Mango Squash is ideal to make in advance for serving as a welcome drink in large quantities for parties & get together. Mango Squash presented here is with natural lemon preservative and keeps good for more than a month in fridge.
About Mango Squash
Squash is concentrated syrup made with sugar, water and any fruit juice / pulp. Mango Squash is a made by simmering sugar with water to make a syrup and mixing it with mango pulp. When serving a part of squash is mixed with chilled water and served. This Homemade Mango Squash is made without any added preservatives and artificial colors. This squash is so easy to make and you can store in fridge for about 15 days. So what are you waiting for, grab the ingredients and make it before the mango season ends. I saw this Mango Squash Recipe and noted down from a tamil magazine long back, though the original recipe used sodium meta bi-sulphate as preservative, I skipped it and replaced with just lemon juice so the shelf life is less. But as its summer and mango season is on, you can make fresh batch as and when needed. This is a perfect summer coolant and one of the best ways to use mangoes. I love homemade squashes so much as there is no additional preservative or even essence just the real goodness of fruits. So I make sure to make a batch whenever possible with seasonal fruits.
Mango juice vs Mango Squash
Mango juice is made by blending mangoes with sugar and little water if needed, it involves no cooking. But mango squash is a concentrate made by simmering sugar with water and mixing mango pulp to it. Mango juice can be made using mango squash. Mango juice cannot be stored it should be consumed fresh. While mango squash can be stored and used to make mango juice in an instant.
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Mango Squash Ingredients
Mango – Use ripe sweet mangoes. If you cannot source fresh mangoes you can use frozen mangoes too. Thaw the mangoes and grind it to a fine puree and use it. Sugar – Use granulated white sugar which works best for squashes. Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of mangoes. Lemon – Lemon juice acts as a natural preservative and adds a tangy taste to the squash. It also prevents crystallization of sugar. Water – Water is used with sugar to make the sugar syrup.
How to make Mango Squash Step by Step
Preparing mango puree
1.To a mixer jar add 2 cup mangoes roughly chopped. 2.Blend to a fine puree. Set aside.
Preparing sugar syrup
3.To a sauce pan – add 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to it. 4.Boil till sugar dissolves completely. It will turn sticky first. 5.Allow it to boil. Carefully take the syrup and touch it between your fingers like this. The syrup with form half string but will break – this is half string consistency.
Adding mango puree
6.When this consistency is reached add mango pulp. 7.Mix it well with a ladle and let it to boil. Keep the flame in low.
Preparing mango squash
8.Allow for a short boil, cook for a minute then switch off and cool down completely. 9.Strain using a metal strainer. 10.Discard the remains. 11.Now add 1 tbsp lemon juice to it. 12.Mix it well. 13.Now take a sterilized glass jar. 14.Transfer the mango squash into it and store.
Preparing mango juice
15.To prepare mango juice – add 2 tablespoon mango juice to the serving glass. 16.Add around 1/2 cup chill water. Mix it well your mango juice is ready! Instant mango juice is ready!
Expert Tips
Store in glass jar only after the squash cools down completely. Lemon juice acts as a natural preservative so do not miss it. For flavoring you can add saffron or cardamom. Always use clean dry glass bottle preferably. Store in fridge and it keeps well for minimum 15 days. Always use sterilized glass jars for homemade jams and squashes. You can use alphonso mangoes or any fiber less and sweet mango. Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of the mangoes.
Serving & Storage
Serve Mango squash mixed with water and ice cubes. Keeps well in fridge for about 15 days.
1.How long can I store mango squash?
Mango Squash keeps well in fridge for about 15 days. Storing in room temperature is not recommended.
2.What can I replace white sugar with?
You can replace white sugar with brown sugar or jaggery. Measure 1 cup tightly packed and use it.
3.Can I use ready made mango pulp?
Yes you can use ready made mango pulp but make sure it is unsweetened or adjust sugar accordingly. If you have any more questions about this Mango Squash Recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter . Tried this Mango Squash Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.
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