Mango Rich Preserves

Ingredients

• 2 – 3 lbs mangos, firm and ripe
• light canning syrup
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 quart of water

Directions

1. Wash and dip mangos into boiling water for ½ to 1 minute to loosen skin.
2. Dip into cold water and drain.
3. Peel, halve and pit mangos.
4. Cut halves into 3 slices (halves are fine for smaller mangos) and place cut side down into jars.
5. Leave ½ inch head space.
6. Bring syrup to a boil.
7. Cover fruit with boiling light syrup, leaving ½ inch head space.
8. Remove air bubbles with a non-metallic spatula.
9. Adjust caps.
10. Process pints 25 minutes, quarts 30 minutes, in boiling water bath.
11. Store in a cool dark place.