This honey mango spread is the first recipe I cook with mango. It is simple to make and delicious (but still less sweet than a standard jam) spread on toast or mixed with plain yogurt.

About 3 months ago, I bought a big bag of frozen mangoes, ready to eat at Costco. Unlike freshly ripened mangoes, the bag contained tender pieces and firmer pieces and that made me think of cooking them as a spread.

For my first test, I used lemon juice and a little less honey but it lacked “punch” and was not quite sweet enough to serve with yogurt. My second test was conclusive with lime juice  instead of lemon juice and increasing the amount of honey. When the limes are offered at a discount, I take the opportunity to freeze the juice in ice bags.

We much prefer plain yogurt served with sauces or spreads made with seasonal fruits rather than commercial fruit yogurts. I will certainly prepare this spread regularly and I propose to use also fresh mangoes especially when they will be offered at advantageous prices.

Honey Mango Spread

Yiald: 3 -8 oz jars