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    Home » Recipes » Kitchen Basics

    Published: Apr 11, 2022 by Jen Wooster

    Mango Nectar

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    mango nectar in a glass.
    mango nectar in a glass.
    mango nectar in a glass.
    steps showing how to make mango nectar.

    Making mango nectar from scratch takes less than 10 minutes. This sweet drink can be used in desserts, cocktails, and to make homemade mango juice. Skip the high fructose corn syrup and make a better-tasting version using our mango nectar recipe!

    mango nectar being spooned from a jar.

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    Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time. And don't forget to tag @peelwithzeal on Instagram so we can admire your creation!

    We use mango nectar in desserts, like our mango chamoy popsicles, and cocktails. It makes a great substitute for orange juice in our blood orange margarita.

    But after learning to make it from scratch I will never go back to store-bought.

    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • 🧾Ingredient Notes
    • ⏲️How to Make Homemade Mango Nectar
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tip
    • 💭 Variations
    • 🌡️Storage
    • More Delicious Mango Recipes
    • 💬Frequently Asked Questions
    • 📖 Recipe
    • ⭐Reviews

    Why This Recipe Works

    You have probably seen mango nectar at the store, but have you ever looked at the ingredients? Dyes and high fructose corn syrup!

    And honestly, I am typically not an ingredient snob, but mangos are a delightful fruit full of sweetness and refreshing flavors. Those ingredients just aren't needed.

    Mango nectar is a concentrated version of mango juice with added sugar. We use a simple syrup to ensure the nectar is silky smooth.

    This recipe is perfect for using up leftover mangos and freezes well for long-term storage.

    🧾Ingredient Notes

    recipe ingredients on counter.

    Mangos taste like a blend of pineapple, oranges, and apricots. At least those are the flavors I get.

    For this homemade mango nectar, you can use fresh mangos or frozen mangos. And any variety works. Using mangos that are slightly squishy, but not rotten yet, is perfectly fine. Making homemade juices and nectars is a great way to reduce food waste.

    Coconut sugar or honey can be substituted 1 for 1 in this recipe. And while our demerara simple syrup is fantastic, I don't recommend it for this recipe.

    See the recipe card for exact quantities.

    ⏲️How to Make Homemade Mango Nectar

    This recipe is a quick 2-step process.

    Step 1- Simple Syrup

    Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Use a whisk or wooden spoon to gently stir until sugar is dissolved. This should take 2 to 3 minutes.

    Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes.

    stps to making mango nectar.

    Step 2- Blend

    While the sugar syrup is cooling chop your mangos. Add the mangos and syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth. You can also use a food processor.

    Note that the mixture will be thicker than mango juice.

    How to Use Mango Nectar

    Mango nectar can be used in desserts like these mangonada popsicles, as a substitute for OJ in marinades (like our Vietnamese grilled pork), in cocktails, smoothies, and more.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tip

    Do not boil the syrup. Boiling the sugar will push it to the first of the candy stages.

    💭 Variations

    Coconut Mango Nectar

    For a fun cocktail, I like to substitute coconut water for tap water for a fun twist.

    How to Make Mango Juice

    To make fresh mango juice from mango nectar blend together equal parts (1:1 ratio) of cold water and mango nectar. Serve over ice.

    mango nectar in a glass.

    🌡️Storage

    To store leftover mango nectar will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

    You can also keep mango nectar (homemade or store-bought) frozen for up to three months. I prefer to pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze it. Move the frozen cubes to a zip-top bag for easy access.

    More Delicious Mango Recipes

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      Mango Habanero Salsa
    • spicy kani salad in white serving bowl.
      Spicy Kani Salad with Mango
    • Three cups of chi pudding on a cutting board.
      Mango Chia Pudding
    • mangonada popsicles stacked on top of each other.
      Mangonada Popsicles

    💬Frequently Asked Questions

    What is mango nectar?

    Mango nectar is mango puree mixed with a liquid sweetener. Typically, a sugar simple syrup. Mango nectar is used to make drinks, smoothies, and desserts.

    What is the difference between mango nectar and mango juice?

    Mango nectar is concentrated mango juice and sugar. Mango fruit juice is mango nectar diluted with water.

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    📖 Recipe

    mango nectar in a glass.

    Mango Nectar

    This easy homemade mango nectar recipe is the perfect alternative to overly sweet nectars filled with high fructose corn syrup. Ready in less than 10 minutes.
    Servings: 6
    Prep: 6 minutes mins
    Cook: 3 minutes mins
    Total: 8 minutes mins
    5 from 6 votes
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    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Small sauce pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups mango fresh or frozen, chopped
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup water
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    Instructions
     

    • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the simple syrup to cool.
      ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup water
    • Add mango and cooled simple syrup to a blender. Process for 30 seconds or until smooth.
      2 cups mango
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    Notes

    Storage: Mango nectar will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
    Mango Juice: To make mango juice from the mango nectar concentrate dilute a ½ cup of nectar with ½ cup of water (a 1:1 ratio of mango nectar and water).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbs: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g
    Author: Jen Wooster
    Course:: Snack
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Keyword how to make mango nectar, mango juice recipe, mango nectar
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