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Dulce de mango

A mango confection candied in a sweet syrup, lightly tangy thanks to the lime. The pieces stay tender and fragrant, perfect as a dessert or served with fresh cheese.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

393 kcal per serving

Protein
1.1 g
Carbohydrates
90.6 g
of which sugars
88.2 g
Fat
2.1 g
Fiber
3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the mangoes, cut the flesh away from the stone and slice it thinly or into cubes.
  2. In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the water with the cinnamon stick and the lime zest.
  3. Add the mango pieces and the lime juice.
  4. Simmer over low heat for 35 to 40 minutes, until the fruit is tender and the syrup coats the spoon.
  5. Remove the cinnamon and zest, then let cool slightly.
  6. Transfer to a clean jar and keep in the fridge.

Variations and tips

Green mango. With green mangoes, add a little extra sugar as they are more acidic.

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