Mango Butter

dicentra's Note:

This is so pretty in the jars.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 pints

• 6 1/2 cups of ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and chopped
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups sugar

Directions:

1. Heat the mango, water and orange to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 35 minutes.
2. Run the mix through a mill or wire sieve. Return the mango mush to the pan and add the lemon juice and sugar.
3. Stir until the sugar dissolves and simmer for another 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that accumulates.
4. Spoon the warm butter into canning jars.
5. Steep the jars in 250-degree water baths for 10 minutes to seal the jars.