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Chinese Mango Candy

Homemade Chinese Mango Candy: A Chewy Tropical Delight

This Homemade Chinese Mango Candy is a chewy tropical delight made with fresh mango and passion fruit.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Base
  • 10 fruits Passion Fruits pick slightly wrinkled and heavy fruits for ripeness
  • 80 grams Mango Flesh ensure it's fully ripe for best flavor
For the Sweetness
  • 70 grams White Sugar substitute with agave for a no-sugar version
  • 200 grams Mizuame (or Maltose Syrup) crucial for chewy texture
For Thickening and Binding
  • 35 grams Cornstarch mix into a smooth slurry prior to adding
  • 40 grams Water
For a Touch of Richness
  • 35 grams Butter use coconut oil for vegan option

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • sieve
  • 8x8 inch baking tray
  • Spatula
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chinese Mango Candy
  1. Begin by slicing the passion fruits in half and scooping out the pulp into a bowl. Use a sieve to strain the pulp, extracting about 100-120 ml of tart juice. Next, take your ripe mango and dice it into small pieces before blending until smooth.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the passion fruit juice, mango puree, white sugar, and mizuame. Heat on low while stirring continuously, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Gradually pour in the cornstarch slurry (made by mixing 35g of cornstarch with 40g of water) to the simmering mixture. Stir constantly to avoid lumps, and cook until thickened and gooey, around 3-5 minutes.
  4. Once thickened, lower the heat and add the butter, stirring until fully melted and well-combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Line an 8x8 inch baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the tray and spread evenly. Allow to cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours until fully set.
  6. After setting, peel off the parchment and place the slab onto a cutting board. Cut into desired shapes and sizes. Optionally roll in granulated sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. For long-term storage, freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray.

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