Mango Rich Preserves

Ingredients

 * 2 – 3 lbs mangos, firm and ripe
 * light canning syrup
 * 2 cups sugar
 * 1 quart of water

Directions

 * 1) Wash and dip mangos into boiling water for ½ to 1 minute to loosen skin.
 * 2) Dip into cold water and drain.
 * 3) Peel, halve and pit mangos.
 * 4) Cut halves into 3 slices (halves are fine for smaller mangos) and place cut side down into jars.
 * 5) Leave ½ inch head space.
 * 6) Bring syrup to a boil.
 * 7) Cover fruit with boiling light syrup, leaving ½ inch head space.
 * 8) Remove air bubbles with a non-metallic spatula.
 * 9) Adjust caps.
 * 10) Process pints 25 minutes, quarts 30 minutes, in boiling water bath.
 * 11) Store in a cool dark place.