Jams : Mango Jam

Ingredients:

2 medium sized ripe Mangoes
1/2tsp. cloves
1/2tsp. cumin seeds
1/2tsp. black peppercorns
1/2tsp. cardamom seeds
2-inch piece of cinnamon stick
1/2-inch piece ginger (sliced)
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water or fresh orange juice
3tbsp. fresh lemon juice.

Preparation:

Tie the whole spices (cloves, cumin seeds, black peppercorns and cardamom seeds), sliced ginger and cinnamon stick in a small muslin cloth.
Wash, peel and dice the mangoes, scraping as much pulp and juice as possible. off the seed.
Combine the fruit, sugar, water or orange juice in a heavy 3 litre saucepan and place over low heat.
Stir until sugar melts, raise the heat to medium and bring to boil.
Gently boil until the mangoes are just tender.
Add the spice bag and lime juice and cook until thick.
Cool it to room temperature, transfer it to a glass jar and seal well.
Store, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.