Spiced Mangoes

Yield: about 4 pints

Ingredients

• 6 cups peeled, sliced mangoes
• 3 tablespoons whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
• 1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 6 cups granulated sugar
• 3 peppercorns per pint

Instructions

1. Peel, pit and slice the mangoes to measure 6 cups.
2. Tie spices (except peppercorns) in a cheesecloth bag.
3. Combine vinegar, water, sugar and spice bag in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add mangoes and simmer until slightly translucent (about 5 minutes). Remove spice bag.
5. Pack mangoes in clean, hot jars. Add peppercorns to each jar and cover mangoes with hot syrup, leaving 1/2 inch headspace; seal.
6. Process in boiling water bath for 20 minutes.