I became a Master Food Preserver through Washington State University Extension 6 years ago! What a fantastic journey! The MFP Program is a great course for anyone that wants to help others learn about preserving foods and to learn current, safe information about canning, freezing, drying, pressure canning, food safety, etc. We did hands-on learning each week about the area we were focusing on. When I finished I was so excited to be qualified to teach about what I had learned and have continued to learn! Anyway...I digress! This was a favorite lesson. We learned all about Jams and Jellies; banana jam, apple pie jam, and my new favorite, Mango Freezer Jam! It is heavenly! You must try it NOW! Yum!
Check with your local Extension office to see if the Master Food Preserver program is offered in your area. It is a great way to connect and serve your community while making friends along the way.
Check with your local Extension office to see if the Master Food Preserver program is offered in your area. It is a great way to connect and serve your community while making friends along the way.
Mango Freezer Jam
3 c. mango pulp-mashed....it took about 4 good-sized mangoes
1/4 c. lemon or lime juice-the bottled kind. I used lemon...but next time I will use lime.
5 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
1 pkg. regular pectin-not low-sugar or "freezer jam" pectin. I used MCP.
Put the pulp in a bowl with the lemon juice and sugar. Stir well. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Put the pectin and water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the mango mixture after the ten minutes has passed. Stir for 3 minutes or so until the sugar is dissolved.
Pour into half-pint freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Makes 7 half-pints.
Place in freezer. GO and LICK OUT THE BOWL! YUM!
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