When I got the mangoes earlier in the week for the jerked pork wraps with mango and banana salsa I could not resist getting a full case. Even with snacking on them during the week I still had a lot left over and the first thing that came to mind as to how to use them was a jam. I remembered that when I made the mango and cardamom jam I was thinking that the flecks of cardamom looked like flecks of vanilla beans. A mango and vanilla jam also sounded really good and I had wanted to try making some. I used pretty much used the same recipe and replaced the cardamom with the seeds from a vanilla bean. I wanted this mango jam to be much chunkier so I cut the mango pieces bigger and did not mash them up. The mango and vanilla flavour combo turned out to be a great one! For some reason the vanilla seems to make this mango jam seem even sweeter. So far I have been enjoying the mango and vanilla jam on toast and it also goes really well on some plain yogurt for breakfast.
Mango and Vanilla Jam
ingredients
- 4 cups mango (stoned, peeled, chopped)
- 1 box pectin crystals
- 5 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean (seeds)
directions
- Bring the mangoes and pectin crystals to a boil with high heat in a large pot.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice and vanilla and bring to a hard boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, stir and skim foam for 5 minutes.
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Holly says
June 6, 2009 at 12:37 amI've come to learn over the last couple of years that I'm a jamming enthusiast – who knew? I love this combination of mango and vanilla. I just bought some jars (because I can't help myself!) so I best make a batch!
Debbie says
June 6, 2009 at 1:08 amI love mangoes! This is making my mouth water. I haven't got my hands on any good mangoes lately I hope to soon to make this and the mango chutney.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
June 6, 2009 at 1:27 amAnother wonderful mango recipe! Mmmhhh….
Cheers,
Rosa
VeggieGirl says
June 6, 2009 at 1:33 amSuch a wonderful flavor pairing!
♥peachkins♥ says
June 6, 2009 at 2:43 ammangoes are very abundant here so buying ingredients for this recipe won't be a problem.Love it!
Manggy says
June 6, 2009 at 3:27 amIn my opinion, mango makes the king of all jams! Gorgeous! 🙂
Lina says
June 6, 2009 at 4:15 amohh that looks so fresh and tasty!
Justin says
June 6, 2009 at 4:39 ami would have never thought of combining vanilla and mango, but reading about it now, I'm intrigued
mirtilla says
June 6, 2009 at 9:14 amChe buona!…
😛
pigpigscorner says
June 6, 2009 at 9:37 amThis sounds wonderful!!
abby says
June 6, 2009 at 12:22 pmyum!!!!! that is such a wonderful recipe!
angela@spinachtiger says
June 6, 2009 at 2:02 pmSince I just woke up to this picture, and I'm thinking breakfast in bed right now. Looks mahvalus.
Chocolate Shavings says
June 6, 2009 at 3:40 pmThat sounds like a great combo!
Clumbsy Cookie says
June 6, 2009 at 4:28 pmLook at that! What a lovely lively colored jam! I'm sure it's delicious!
Karen says
June 6, 2009 at 4:34 pmGreat combination of flavors… I bet it'd be delicious on vanilla ice cream!
Kerstin says
June 6, 2009 at 5:21 pmI'm so impressed you made your own jam – it looks fabulous!
Tonya @ What's On My Plate says
June 7, 2009 at 11:34 amI love making my own jam and hadn't considered make mango jam… putting that on my list.
kitchenetta says
June 7, 2009 at 3:39 pmI've never made jam, though I really want to. Looks like a great recipe, and thanks for the instructions on how to sterilize jars – sounds easy.
Tessa says
June 7, 2009 at 7:08 pmThat looks delicious!
Sharon says
June 7, 2009 at 8:51 pmI've seen a lot of jam recipes, but never one for mango jam! I love the color and am sure this is sweet & delicious.
Sara @ Our Best Bites says
June 8, 2009 at 2:10 pmMango jam…sounds fabulous. I have some mangoes on the counter and was trying to decide what to do with them. I've never done mango jam, I just might give it a shot!
finsmom says
June 8, 2009 at 9:09 pmThis looks like the best jam EVER! Yum!
Deborah says
June 9, 2009 at 3:25 amI made peach vanilla jam a couple of years ago and LOVED it. This sounds just as good!
Jaime says
June 9, 2009 at 3:52 pmwow that jam looks so good. i love mangoes
Helene says
June 9, 2009 at 6:48 pmI can't wait for mangoes to be on the market at a good price. This would be a jam that I would love. So many uses for it.
harcout breton says
June 19, 2009 at 12:58 amlooks fantastic and delicious. sounds like a new snack ultra package for me. thanks for sharing. definitely gonna try this.