ingredients
[{"amount":"4","unit":"cup","name":"ripe mango, diced small"},{"amount":"2.5","unit":"cup","name":"granulated sugar"},{"amount":"1.25","unit":"","name":"lemons, juiced (~4-5 tbsp)"},{"amount":"1/8","unit":"tsp","name":"salt (optional, cuts sweetness)"}]
steps
[{"text":"Combine mango, sugar, and lemon juice in a large, heavy-bottomed non-aluminum pot. Rest 15-20 min so sugar draws juice out."},{"text":"Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often to prevent scorching."},{"text":"Reduce to a steady simmer. Cook 25-40 min, stirring more frequently as it thickens - it will splatter."},{"text":"Test for set starting at minute 25: cold-plate wrinkle test, or thermometer to 220F at sea level (-2F per 1000ft elevation - at 5,500ft target ~209F)."},{"text":"Skim foam. Remove from heat. Yields ~4 half-pint jars."}]