Mango jam [refined sugar free]

I have been making this mango jam for nearly a year now and every time I post a photo of it on Instagram, I always get the most positive comments – so I thought it was high time I shared the recipe.
This mango jam is actually really easy to make, with the recipe being a riff on the awesome berry cherry jam recipe I already have here on the blog.
But there is something purely decadent about eating this beautifully tropical, sunny-coloured jam which makes it deserving of its own post. Mango jams are, I guess, a little unusual in that it’s not the typical kind of fruit jam you would find at the shops. But once you taste it, you will be wondering why you haven’t made it previously.
Do I need fresh mango to make this mango jam?
Yes, fresh mango is best. In summer here in Australia, we can buy beautiful Australian mangoes by the tray which lends itself perfectly to making jam out of those mangoes that start looking a little too soft to eat. The Australian mango season lasts from about September to March and there are several varieties of mango grown here, which come from the Northern Territory, Western Australia, Queensland and northern New South Wales. I love them all although will admit that Kensington Pride is my favourite. If you have ever dreamed of perfectly yellow, ripe, gorgeous smelling summer fruit, this is it.
That said, if you can’t lay your hands on fresh mangoes (and I know from our travels that the mangoes grown overseas are not nearly as lovely – they seem to be either underripe or overripe and their taste is different, or they are prohibitively expensive – and so you wouldn’t dream of making them into jam if you can just enjoy them fresh), try using frozen chunks of mango. You may need to try a few brands until you find one which offers the best natural sweetness and colour (a lot of the brands in my experience offer very pale underripe mango which is not nearly as flavourful as the real thing).
Or, if you do get a lot of mangoes during summer, remember to cut up some and store them in your freezer for winter! That way, you can always make mango jam year round.

How do I eat my mango jam?
Well, obviously, you can eat it on a toast but there are also other ways to enjoy this delicious jam. How about:
- with a slick of cream cheese on a bagel
- as a parfait with some homemade granola and Greek yoghurt
- on top of some delicious fluffy pancakes
- as a topping for your overnight oats or porridge
I have also made this mango jam into little Christmas gifts for our kids’ preschool teachers last year (see image below) which was very popular. This is such a versatile recipe and I am sure you will use it a lot, once you make it, like we do (that is, if you can stop yourself from eating it out of the jar!).

Ok, convinced – what else do I need to make this jam?
Apart from mangoes, this recipe uses:
- natural sweetener (I use the Raw Earth stevia and monkfruit sweetener which is fabulous) to keep the calories down
- lemon juice for a bit of acidity
- cinnamon powder to highlight mango’s fruity flavour (I swear by this little trick, also try it sometimes in a milkshake)
- tapioca powder as a natural way to thicken the fruit mixture and make it into a jam (look for one without preservatives)
See? Super easy. I make the recipe in the microwave, in a large glass mixing bowl (Pyrex is perfect) and it comes together in about 10 minutes. I have been known to make three different jams in one morning while the kids are playing after breakfast, for the next day. It’s honestly super quick and easy and once you make it a couple of times, you won’t even need to look at the recipe.
I also love this recipe because it helps use up fruit that you might otherwise throw out – and I am always trying to use up what we have and throw out as little as possible.
Mango jam [refined sugar free]
Ingredients
- 250 g mango flesh (about 2 large mangoes), chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 tbsp stevia and monkfruit sweetener (I use this one)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp tapioca flour (try to look for an all natural one, with no preservatives)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients, apart from the tapioca flour, into a large Pyrex glass mixing bowl and stir until just combined.
- Microwave on 90% power for 2 minutes 50 seconds.
- Take the bowl out of the microwave, mash the mixture lightly with a fork (mango flesh is pretty soft and there should not be any large pieces if you start with bite sized pieces) and add the tapioca flour. Mix until just combined.
- Place the bowl back in the microwave and microwave on 90% power for 2 minutes 30 seconds.
- Take the bowl out carefully (it will be hot) and check if any larger bits of mango need mashing up. Let the jam cool down.
- When cool enough to handle, pour the jam mixture into a clean glass jar, and let cool down completely (without a lid) on the kitchen bench. When completely cool, cover the jam jar tightly with a lid and store in your fridge. It should last at least 2 weeks.
Notes

48 Comments
Alice
Mango is my jam, lol, this looks so good!
Katerina
Haha, I totally get that – mine too, Alice! Thanks very much.
Logan
Oh my goodness, this sounds like such a good recipe!
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Katerina
Thanks so much, Logan!
Lovely
Looks so delicious, love mangoes so I shall be making this for sure!
xoxo
Lovely
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Katerina
Thanks Lovely!
Never Ending Journeys
Oh yum! This mango jam looks absolutely delicious.
Katerina
Thanks so much, it really is!
Julia Rees
That jam looks and sounds delicious! I would love to try it on some fluffy pancakes!
Thanks for the tip to freeze some mango too!
Julia x
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Katerina
It’s so good on pancakes! Thanks Julia!
Ellis James Designs
Fresh fruits are really key! Thanks for the recipe, I love mangoes so definitely will try to make this soon!
Katerina
I couldn’t agree more! Thank you!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Ahh! I love mangoes, but don’t eat them very often… I don’t know why! But, I’ve never had a mango jam. This sounds delicious!
Carrie
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Katerina
Thanks Carrie – it’s really delightful!
Fran @ G'day Souffle'
Gosh, I’ve always steered away from making jams because it always brings back memories of using that sticky pectin. But your recipe looks so easy! I remember going to Western Australia once in July and wanted to make some Mango Salsa. Aussie mangoes were out of season, but I was able to buy some imported Mexican ones. Hooray! mangoes all year-round!
Katerina
Thanks so much Fran! Yep, I don’t like pectin either but the good news is that you don’t need it for this recipe – the tapioca works just as well!
Nathalie
Mmmmm,
thank you for this recipe!
Never made a mango jam before and your recipe looks great to follow 🙂
I would love to try this on a nice slice of homemade bread with vegan cheese and butter and this jam on top.
I have some easy and delicious bread recipes on my blog easy for every beginner and oh, so yummy 🙂
Thank you for your post! 🙂
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Nathalie
Katerina
Thanks Nathalie, that sounds like a great combination!
Nancy
Oooh, I’ve heard about mango jams lately! I saw one of the macaron shops making it recently. It is great that you can still enjoy it during off season in jam form. Big plus that it is easy to make too. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Katerina
That would be delicious, sandwiched between two macarons! Thanks Nancy!
Jill
I love mangos and this sounds delicious spread over a bagel or pancakes! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Katerina
Mmm, yes, mango jam pancakes – great idea! Thanks Jill!
Georgia
Ooooh this looks amazing – mangoes are up there with my favourite fruits, but I never would have thought of putting them in a jam! The idea of this with cream cheese and a bagel sounds incredible…
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Katerina
That’s one of my favourite combos, Georgia, so good! Thank you!
Kaitlyn
This sounds delicious! Every summer, our area has several street festivals and I look forward to picking up some of my favorite jams. I bet this would pair nicely with a chicken dish too. I look toward to giving it a try!
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Katerina
Thanks so much for your comment, Kaitlyn! Those street festivals sound like fun!
Simone
You are so lucky that you get fresh mango where you live in Australia. We here in Switzerland have to important this yummy fruit, but then it tastes not quite as good. Still I love to eat mango and my kids love it as well. We got to try our own jam with your recipe, I’m sure it’s delicious!
xx Simone
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Katerina
Thanks so much, Simone, I hope you’ll enjoy it!
marcie
I love making homemade jam but I’ve never tried using mango! We love it, so I truly need to try this!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Marcie, I hope you do give it a go!
jodie filogomo
Mangos are one of my favorite fruits, but I’ve never had mango jam!! This one is definitely getting made.
XOOX
Jodie
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Katerina
Hope you love it as much as we do, Jodie!
Christie
I love mango in general so to make it into a jam is totally brilliant! I must try this. It’s also so beautiful in colour. Thanks for sharing this.
Katerina
Definitely one of our favourite jams, Christie – enjoy! Thank you!
Makeup Muddle
I have never had mango jam before, but I can only imagine how delicious it is! xo
Makeup Muddle
Katerina
It really is, thanks Gemma!
Rach
I didn’t think to have mango jam but this sounds so incredible! Perfect addition to Spring and Summer dishes!
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Katerina
Thanks very much Rach!
David @ Spiced
Mmmm…we love mangoes here, too! I’m not sure if I can find fresh mangoes easily right now, but I do know I can get frozen ones. I also happen to love homemade jam. I haven’t made any in quite some time, though. Seeing this mango jam is making me crave toast with jam – and mango is super fun since that’s not a flavor you can find in store-bought jams. Well done! 🙂
Katerina
Thanks very much, David!
Kathrine Eldridge
I would love this mango jam on my morning toast! Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe.
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Katerina
Thanks Kathrine!
Laura Bambrick
I absolutely love mango! This jam looks delicious! I love that it is sugar free, too. I can’t wait to try this out!
Katerina
Thanks Laura – mango is so addictive!
Tiziana
Oh that looks tasty!!! 🙂
Never tried a mango jam before but it sounds great
Katerina
Thanks Tiziana, it’s really delicious! Wish I could send you some!
Carmen // travel writer
Wow, this looks absolutely incredible. I love the color. Mango is so pretty. :]
Katerina
Thanks so much Carmen!