Apricot Mango Jam Food

APRICOT MANGO JAM

Steps:

• Clean the apricots, by cutting them in half and removing the stone. if the apricots are very large cut them again into manageable pieces
• Clean the mango and cut the flesh from the stone. I still struggle with cleaning a mango properly but I always do it above a bowl so I catch any of the juices flowing out. At least that way it won't go to waste!
• Put both the apricot halves and the mango pieces into a wide saucepan. Add the preservering (or jam making sugar) to it and stir everything together. Add the juice of the lemon and put the saucepan on a low heat.
• Bring to the boil and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes. You might want to check the consistency of the jam before you're done by putting a little on a cold plate. If you run your finger through it, it should not come together again easily and thicken. You know a jam consistency when you see it I would think.
• Once it is thick enough, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely.
• This jam is delicious on home made bread with some nice butter or it can be used in desserts too!

APRICOT/MANGO JAM RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• In a large dry bowl, mix the apricots and the sugar. Cover and let it stay overnight in a cool place, stirring once or twice. Next day check for tartness if it is too tart you may add more sugar to sweeten it, add the mango pulp, stir once and let it stay for another 1 to 2 hours. Pour the mixture in a food processor bowl and process until you get a smooth pulp. Pour the mixture in a fine mesh sieve and with the help of a spatula press through the mixture through the sieve into a large dry cooking pot. Place the pot on the medium-low flame and let it come to a boil stirring once every 5 to 10 minutes. After it starts to boil, add the citric acid and check for tartness, if it is still too tart for your taste, you may add more sugar. Set the flame to low and let it simmer on low stirring every 10 minutes for at least 2 ½ to 3 hours until the mixture is thickened to a very thick jam consistency. Pour in clean dry mason jars and seal while it is still hot so it vacuum seals the jars. This can keep up to a year in a cool dry place.

APRICOT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, uncovered, or until juice has thickened.
• Pour into warm sterilized jars and seal.
• May be eaten immediately but the flavour improves after a few days.

MANGO APRICOT GLAZE

Steps:

• Bring the rice vinegar and sugar to a boil in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the mangoes, apricots, and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and beginning to break apart, about 10 more minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and add the honey and lime juice. Process until smooth.

CHEZ'S APRICOT AND MANGO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into large chunks-about 6 per fillet.
• Brown the chicken in the oil, then remove (you will need to do this in a couple of batches).
• Add the onion to the oil and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Mix the remaining ingredients together, and pour over the onions.
• Return the chicken to the sauce, and cook in a moderate oven for about 45 minutes.
• *Ilike to bake this uncovered and stir it once or twice.
• I find that it gets a nice browned finish.