Crazy Good Mango Jam Recipe

This amazing Mango Jam Recipe is a juicy jam packed with mangos and raspberries. The mango is tangy and tropical, with raspberries to add a hint of sweetness. It's the perfect combination of fresh, juicy fruit! Think Caribbean sunset with delicious island flavors!

Next time make this Papaya Jam Recipe is has such a yummy tropical twist!

Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ Step by step instructions makes this recipe easy to make!

✔️ Enjoy the flavor of sweet mangos all year long.

✔️ Great for gifts!

Ingredients

Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements. 

• fresh mango fruit - you can use any variety of mangoes
• fresh raspberries
• fresh lemon or lime juice
• cinnamon
• ground ginger
• nutmeg
• butter
• pure cane sugar
• low sugar SureJell Fruit Pectin

Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, for the easy mango jam recipe scroll down to the bottom of the blog post.

This is one of my favorite jams and I think you will enjoy it as much as we do! The sweet juicy mangos and raspberries pair perfectly with the spices and enhance the tropical flavors in this low-sugar jam.

1. Clean & sterilize jars, lids and rings.
2. Measure the exact amount of sugar into a large bowl.
3. Remove ¼ cup the sugar and in a separate bowl, mix it with the powered Sure-Jell. Set aside both mixtures.
4. Peel the whole mangos, remove the seeds and chop. Clean the raspberries, measure ½ cup - add to a large pot on the stove. Add in the spices, lemon, butter and the Sure Jell/sugar mixture and stir thoroughly.
5. Place over high heat and bring to a boil stirring constantly. When it comes to a hard rolling boil (one that you can't stir down) add the remaining sugar and return to a boil, again stirring constantly.
6. Boil hard for exactly one minute then remove from heat. Ladle into clean, sterilized jars.
7. Clean the tops of the jars carefully (so you get a good seal). Place lids on jars and screw on the rings.
8. Place the jam in a hot water bath for 10 minutes - this will help seal the jars. Remove from heat and place them on a heatproof surface (I usually use a heavy cutting board). You'll hear the jars make a popping noise as they seal.

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• I use half pints jars for canning jam. They are the perfect size to enjoy or give as gifts.
• If you're new to making jam, this kit has the basics and will be everything you need!

🙋‍♀️ FAQ's

If you haven't eaten fresh mangos before, here's some great information to help you learn more about this fruit!

I make a lot of jams and jellies during the summer! Because many of my family members are diabetic, I use a low sugar jam making method using the pink box of pectin from Sure-Jell.

I've found the low sugar versions to be just as delicious, the key is using fresh fruit at it's peak of flavor. I've experimented using sugar substitutes and it changes the taste and I have not found one I'd recommend.

Things to know

For best results, follow the instructions as written, and the mango preserves will set perfectly. Do not lessen the sugar or change the ratio of fruit or the mango jam recipe may not set properly.

Expert Tip: You can check to see if the jars have sealed by pressing down in the center of each jar. If it is sealed, it will not move. If it didn't seal the "button" on the top will pop up & down.

No need to use a candy thermometer, just boil the jam exactly as directed and the jam will set every time.

I think many folks shy away from making jam, but it's and not hard at all. It takes 30-45 minutes in the kitchen.

In the time it takes to seal the jars at the end, you'll have your kitchen cleaned up and some homemade jam to enjoy or give as a gift!

Helpful jam-making tips

• Clean the fruit by using 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, add the fruit and swish around really well.
• Don’t change the amount of sugar the recipe calls for. The sugar not only sweetens the fruit but also preserves it. If you reduce the amount of sugar, you may end up with mold on top of the jam even though you’ve sealed it properly.
• Don’t change the amount of fruit – if you put in too little, it may not set and will become syrupy. Too much fruit and it can get so thick, it’s like paste.
• Although the jars and rings are reusable, the lids are not – you’ll need to purchase new ones.
• If this is the first time you've attempted canning, click here for a ton of information - all my tips and tricks for how to make jam! You'll be a Master Jammer in no time!!

Related recipes

Summertime is the best time to make jam when fruit is fresh and in season! Making jam is easier than you think.

• Homemade Strawberry Jam - this jam is sweet and delicious!
• Spiced Apricot Jam - the spices enhances the flavor of the fresh apricots.
• Main Squeeze Lemon Marmalade - homemade this

There are several wonderful jam recipes on the blog and you can find a complete list of easy recipes by clicking here!

The most popular jam recipe on my blog? Christmas in July Pepper Jam! It's an easy jam to make and a great holiday gift!

More mango recipes

1. Mango Salsa - perfect with a chip or over pork, chicken or fish.
2. Mango Mocktail - great on a hot summer day.
3. Mango Tango Berry Cherry Jam - this is a kitchen sink jam with fresh berries and fruit.

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Serve with

This jam is delicious on morning toast, bagels and cream cheese or a pb&j. It's perfect for a quick snack, I know you'll love it!

• Of course, this is the best on a classic PB&J!
• Amazing on a toasted bagel with cream cheese.
• This is delicious over a lovely vanilla bean scone.
• Pile on brie and wrap in puff pastry for a great addition to your cheese tray!
• Use it as a glaze on chicken or pork tenderloin, or pan sauce for the meat.

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Mango Jam Recipe

This easy homemade jam recipe is packed with fresh mango flavor. It makes the most delicious jam with a hint of the tropics.

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Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Jams and Jellies

Cuisine: Caribbean

Servings: 6

Calories: 505kcal

Author: Deb Clark

Ingredients

• ▢ 5 ½ cups mango diced into a small ½ inch dice
• ▢ ½ cup raspberries
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh lime or lemon juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ▢ ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter
• ▢ 3 cups sugar
• ▢ 1 package low sugar SureJell Fruit Pectin (pink box)

Instructions

• Clean & sterilize jars, lids and rings.
• Measure 3 cups of sugar into a large bowl. Remove ¼ cup sugar and in a separate bowl, mix it with the powered Sure-Jell. Set aside both mixtures; the sugar and Sure-Jell/sugar.
• Peel the mangos, remove the seeds. Chop into a small ½ dice. You will need 5 ½ cups chopped mango. Clean raspberries, measure ½ cup - add both to a heavy bottom stock pan on the stove. Add in the spices, lemon, butter and Sure.Jell/sugar mixture and stir thoroughly.
• Mash the raspberries and mango pulp with a potato masher.
• Place mixture over high heat and bring to a boil stirring constantly. When it comes to a hard rolling boil (one that you can't stir down) add the remaining sugar and return to a boil, again stirring constantly.
• Boil hard for exactly one minute and remove from heat. Ladle into clean, sterilized jars.
• Clean the tops of the jars carefully (so you get a good seal). Place lids on jars and screw on the rings.
• Place the jam in a hot water bath for 10 minutes - this will help seal the jars. Remove from heat and place them on a heatproof surface (I usually use a heavy cutting board. You'll hear the jars make a popping noise as they seal. You can check to see if the jars have sealed by pressing down in the center of each jar. If it is sealed, it will not move. If it didn't seal the "button" on the top will pop up & down.

Notes

Clean the fruit by using 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, add the fruit and swish around really well.

Don’t change the ratio of fruit or sugar the recipe calls for.

The sugar not only sweetens the fruit but also preserves it. If you reduce the amount of sugar, you may end up with mold on top of the jam even though you’ve sealed it properly. The same goes for the fruit - If you put in too little, it's runny, too much and it may get too thick and pasty.

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Nutrition

Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 125g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 121g | Vitamin A: 1695IU | Vitamin C: 62.4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Recipe backstory

Since I shared my recipe for the Jerk Chicken Bowl with California Fig Salsa (which included mangos) I wanted to continue sharing those same bright flavors and this jam came right to mind!

But let me tell you how this jam really came to be....

I've made mango jam several times, however this time I realized I was short and needed more fruit. I wasn't about to go to the store so I opened the fridge and realized I had some raspberries - perfect!

And then thought I'd spice it up with some interesting flavors and that's how this jam was born.

The raspberries add just a bit of flavor, but really spike it with a pretty color. The Caribbean spices; nutmeg, cinnamon & ginger and infuse the jam with the best of tropical flavors!

First published July 15, 2017 - Updated May 3, 2022 to improve instructions and readability.