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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine mango, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Stir until sugar dissolves and mango starts to break down, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Mash with a fork or potato masher until you reach your desired texture (chunky or smooth).
Step 4
Simmer 1–2 more minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
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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