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10-Min Mango Compote

Silky mango compote that tastes like summer in a spoon—perfect for yogurt, toast, or straight from the jar. Just mango, sugar, and a squeeze of lemon, cooked down in minutes.

Total time
10 min
Servings
6
Calories
72
10-Min Mango Compote
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine mango, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Stir until sugar dissolves and mango starts to break down, about 3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Mash with a fork or potato masher until you reach your desired texture (chunky or smooth).

  4. Step 4

    Simmer 1–2 more minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.

  5. Step 5

    Cool to room temperature, then transfer to a jar.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • fork or potato masher
  • spoon
  • jar

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