Mango Jam with Star Anise
 
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Fresh sweet mango and subtle star anise combine for a unique jam.
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Recipe type: Preserves
Serves: 3 - ½ pints
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 star anise
  • 4 cups chopped mango, about 3 large mangoes
  • 2 cups sugar
Instructions
  1. Add star anise and water to a small saucepan to make an infusion. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit for at least 20 minutes. Remove star anise.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, combine mango and infused water.
  3. Simmer until mango is tender, adding small amounts of water to prevent sticking if necessary.
  4. Lightly mash cooked mango with a potato masher.
  5. Add sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar has melted.
  6. Turn up heat to medium-high. Cook rapidly until mixture gels (mounds on a spoon).
  7. Spoon into clean, half-pint jars. Top with two-piece caps.
  8. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
Recipe by Seed to Pantry at https://www.seedtopantry.com/2016/03/03/mango-jam-with-star-anise/