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Recipe for deliciously easy mango relish - edible gifts

11/12/2012

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Recipe for deliciously easy mango relish - edible gifts
Edible gifts: mango relish is summer in a jar
My kitchen has been filled with the aroma of various fruit preserves lately due to something of a cooking frenzy! If you've been reading my recent posts, you'll know that I made some jam from bargain-priced Summer strawberries bought at the farmer's market. After a weekend in Young for the Cherry Festival, I've been busy preserving cherries for Winter pies and clafoutis. And when I saw mangoes selling at two for $2.50 at one of the independent grocers in the city, I knew what I had to do. And a girl has to do what a girl has to do, right?!
Mango relish
This mango relish tastes delicious and can be quickly prepared
Jars of mango relish
This mango relish is Summer in a jar... the perfect accompaniment to baked Christmas ham. Being cooked in a microwave, it can be quickly prepared and tastes delicious. I've adapted the recipe from Janelle Bloom's Microwave Cookbook. Make sure you use a deep oven safe dish, as the liquid will boil up and over the sides. If you can't access baby stem ginger, use a teaspoon of ground ginger. The chilli is optional, but makes the flavours really pop.

MANGO RELISH
4 large mangoes, flesh cut into a dice
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 golden onion, finely chopped
2 cups brown sugar, loosely packed
100 mls malt vinegar
1 tablespoon baby stem ginger, chopped
1 small red chilli, chopped (optional)

Sterilise two jars on a baking tray in the oven at 120 degrees C.

Place the prepared mangoes and apples into a deep Pyrex bowl. Cook on HIGH/100% in a microwave, covered, for six minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer on HIGH/100%, stirring occasionally, until the relish has started to thicken. Ladle into hot jars and seal when cool.

This quantity makes two and a half cups.

The process in pictures...

Recipe for deliciously easy mango relish - edible gifts 2
Seal and label, ready for gift giving
Mango relish 2
Season's Eatings!
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Have you been making preserves for Christmas gift giving? Tell me, what have you been cooking?
28 Comments
Glamorous Glutton link
8/12/2012 09:24:08 pm

I don't really use my microwave and never for real cooking. I think if you can make things like this lovely chutney I should give it a try. GG

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The Food Sage link
9/12/2012 12:19:28 pm

I just love edible gifts, both making and receiving them. A lovely pre-Christmas post, Lizzy. Thanks for sharing.

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Lizzy
9/12/2012 05:40:42 pm

Thank you Rachel, this is a superb tasting relish... thanks for stopping by my friend.

Lizzy
9/12/2012 05:40:08 pm

Janelle Bloom's Microwave Cookbook is one of the best ever published. If you can ever get hold of a copy, buy it! There are all sorts of good things that can be prepared in a microwave. You just have to try! ; )

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e / dig in hobart link
9/12/2012 10:39:11 am

no relishes or preserves for gifts, but always something home made - usually biscuits, as they travel well!

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Lizzy
9/12/2012 05:41:11 pm

Hello there! That sounds delicious... good plan too, re travelling well. Thank you for popping in.

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Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef link
9/12/2012 03:37:40 pm

I've never used my microwave to make relish but this looks amazing. I have never met a mango or an onion that I couldn't be best friends with. :)

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Lizzy
9/12/2012 05:41:59 pm

LOL, I'm hearing you. If you do try it, make sure you use a deep bowl... nothing worse than having to clean out the microwave. Thanks for saying hello.

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InTolerant Chef link
9/12/2012 04:51:31 pm

What gorgeous flavours indeed Lizzy, a perfect taste of summer! I have been doing a lot of freezing of my excess garden produce this year instead of preserves as I've still got jars and jars left from last year :)

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Lizzy
9/12/2012 05:42:23 pm

Great plan, Bec. I did that with the cherries. Will post a recipe soon.

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Laura (Tutti Dolci) link
9/12/2012 05:08:18 pm

I love mangoes, this would make a lovely gift!

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Lizzy
9/12/2012 05:42:50 pm

It does indeed, Laura. Someone I used to know made something similar every Christmas ; )

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Mandy - The Complete Cook Book link
9/12/2012 05:48:43 pm

What a lovely gift idea.
:-) Mandy

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Lizzy
9/12/2012 05:51:28 pm

Thanks ever so much ; )

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ChopinandMysaucepan link
10/12/2012 06:43:13 pm

Dear Lizzy,

This is such a brilliant idea - fresh mangoes in season and more importantly home-made and a personalised gift for the festive season!

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Lizzy
11/12/2012 06:14:18 am

Dear Chopinand, thank you ever so much! I hope you will try it... this is so delicious!

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Mrs Mulberry link
10/12/2012 10:55:52 pm

Beautiful recipe Lizzy! I have been in a preserving frenzy - my favourite creation thus far is a black currant, lemon and brandy jam! Delish dolloped on some very thick strained Greek yoghurt ; )

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Lizzy
11/12/2012 06:14:50 am

Hello Mrs M... twins, eh! Your blackcurrant creation sounds delicious!

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Janet
14/12/2012 02:55:41 pm

Love to have that blackcurrant, lemon and brandy recipe please. We have an abundance of berries this year and I m looking for new ideas.

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Lizzy
14/12/2012 03:39:45 pm

I'll check with Mrs Mulberry and get back to you Janet.

The Leaf Store link
12/12/2012 11:50:42 am

Thanks Lizzy for such a fun and seasonal gift idea. We'll Facebook and Tweet a link so others can enjoy your inspiration. Jingle Bells!

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Lizzy
13/12/2012 09:41:58 pm

Thanks so much and season's eatings to you xox

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Claire @ Claire K Creations.com link
13/12/2012 11:00:29 am

Two for $2.50? What a bargain! This looks like a lovely gift and a nice way to enjoy mangoes out of season.

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Lizzy
13/12/2012 09:42:16 pm

True, Claire... I need to go back for more!

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lizzie - strayed from the table link
13/12/2012 12:00:10 pm

I have not stopped by in ages, love the look of your site - fancy.
The first time I made mango relish was a disaster, living in QLD we can get some real good bargins on mangos, though two days later with the intention to make them they ripened so fast in our heat. However the batch was to much for the pot and there was sticky mango juice everywhere. In the end it turned out ok, very spicey and a little bit crystalised - not the desired affect. There is always a next time.

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Lizzy
13/12/2012 09:43:09 pm

Well hello there! Welcome back. Perhaps you might try this recipe instead? But do use a deep bowl... otherwise there will be more mess. Happy cooking.

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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers link
15/12/2012 01:45:58 pm

Yum!! Love mango and your relish looks amazing!!

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Christine @ Cooking Crusade link
15/12/2012 06:09:45 pm

Mmmm yum! This looks like such a fab Chrissy gift! I'm thinking about making batches of brownies and jars of dulce du leche :)

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