3 Must-Try Dried Mango Recipes

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If you are tired of the usual fruits like avocados, you might want to try dried mangoes. You can find so many dried mango recipes online, so why not?

It is great on its own and works for many dishes and desserts. Even better, it has numerous health benefits, so it is great if you want to shed a few pounds.

This article will start by explaining how to make dried mangoes at home. Next, we will use the dehydrated fruits to create these wonderful recipes:

1. Mango Graham Cake
2. Mango and White Chocolate Scones
3. Chocolate & Pistachio Dried Mangoes

How to make homemade dried mangoes

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We cannot try dried mango recipes without the namesake ingredient, right? Fortunately, you could make some at home with the following:

• Oven
• Baking sheet
• Oven-safe cooling rack
• Two mangoes

You could make dried mangoes faster with a dehydrator, but it is not a common household appliance. Instead, you could use the tools and ingredients above and follow these steps:

1. Start by preheating your oven to 175 degrees.
2. Then, peel the skin off your mangoes. 
3. Cut them into ¼-inch pieces, but make sure you take out the pit in the middle.
4. Next, add each slice to a baking sheet.
5. Place an oven-safe cooling rack over the mangoes.
6. Afterward, place it in your oven and bake for roughly five hours.
7. Flip each mango slice every hour.
8. Remove them from heat once five hours pass.
9. Wait for them to cool.

1) Mango Graham Cake

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We will start with the easiest dried mango recipe. You do not need any cooking skills for it, yet it tastes so good. That is why it is a popular Filipino dessert!

Visit a Filipino household, and you may find a Mango Graham Cake chilling in their fridge. 

You might be surprised to eat a delectable dessert on your first visit.

It resembles a cheesecake with its creamy texture that blends well with the crunchy Graham layers. Of course, the dried mangoes add that extra sweetness or sour kick, depending on how ripe your mangoes are. 

You might want to use slightly unripe mangoes to reduce sugar intake. You can make one yourself with the following ingredients:

• Whipping or heavy cream
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Graham cracker cookies
• Dried mangoes

Pour the whipped cream into a bowl. Then, stir it with an electric mixer or a spatula until it thickens. Lay the graham cracker cookies at the bottom of a baking dish for the first layer.

Crush a few cookies to cover the gaps. Next, put a few dried mangoes on top and cover them with a thin layer of cream. Repeat the graham and cream layers until you make at least three.

Place the baking dish in your chiller for two hours or more. Afterward, you can cut it into small pieces and serve it to your friends and family.

You could use fresh mangoes for this dessert, but they sometimes leak juice into the cake. Eventually, the extra moisture ruins the fluffy texture. 

2) Mango and White Chocolate Scones

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You could turn the dried mangoes into scones if you prefer a baked dessert. It offers the fluffy and crunchy goodness that is perfect for an afternoon snack.

It replaces butter with heavy cream, so it is easier to make. You only need to add the cream to the dry ingredients instead of working it into the dough. Prepare the following ingredients:

• Salt
• Sugar
• Heavy cream
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Dried mangoes
• White chocolate chips

Start by cutting the dried mangoes into bite-size pieces and then soak them in hot water. Next, mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the chocolate chips afterward.

Drain the mangoes and squeeze out some of the excess moisture. Then, add the dry ingredients, pour the heavy cream, and stir the mixture thoroughly.

Place the dough on parchment paper and place it on a baking sheet. Next, shape the dough into a circle that is roughly eight inches in diameter. Cut the circle into eight wedges.

Separate each by at least an inch and then bake for roughly 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Wait until the bottoms of the scones are evenly brown.

3) Chocolate & Pistachio Dried Mangoes

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What if you do not have the time to prepare food? You can make an even simpler dried mango recipe, then! You can turn the dried mangoes into tasty chips.

Coat them with chocolates and pistachios, which work as a lazy afternoon snack. It is perfect for kicking back and binging a few Netflix shows! Get the following ingredients:

• ¾ cups of dark chocolate chips
• Five ounces of package-dried mangoes
• ⅓ cups of shelled and chopped pistachios
• ¼ teaspoons of fine sea salt

Start by pouring the white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it in your microwave for 45 seconds, take it out, and slightly stir.

Continue until the chocolate melts, then dip around ⅔ of each dried mango into it. Then, scrape off any excess chocolate in the bowl and lay the fruits on a sheet of wax paper.

Sprinkle the chocolate with a teaspoon of chopped pistachios and a light sprinkle of sea salt. Next, cool it to room temperature and store it in an airtight container for a week.

You could skip these steps by buying dried mangoes at the store. Then, dip them into chocolate and nuts to start snacking. You might even find brands from the Philippines!

Health benefits of dried mangoes

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You can turn dried mangoes into healthy recipes because they still contain various nutrients. Here are the ones that you get with ¼ cup of dried mangoes:

• Calories: 128
• Carbs: 31 grams
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Protein: 1 gram
• Sugar: 27 grams
• Folate: 7% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin A: 3% of the DV
• Vitamin C: 19% of the DV

Vitamin C promotes healthy skin and boosts your immune system. Also, it acts as an effective antioxidant that fights free radicals, preventing cell damage and chronic diseases.

Eat too many, and you may increase your risk of diabetes. Moreover, you might want to avoid dried mangoes if you have asthma or allergies.

Conclusion 

Dried mangoes are a highly versatile and nutritious ingredient for various dishes. For example, you can turn it into a no-bake graham cake or munch on them as chocolate-dipped chips.

These fruits may have lost their moisture but still have many nutrients. Dried mangoes are filled with vitamins A and C, revitalizing skin and preventing illness.

You may want to try other fruits for your next healthy snack. For example, you could try dried apricot recipes for almond cake, shortbread, and pudding.

Frequently asked questions

What recipes can I make with dried mango?

You can simply dip them in melted chocolate and pistachios for a quick treat. Alternatively, you can take your dessert to the next level with a Mango Graham Cake.

Is dried-up mango healthy?

Dried mango retains many of the nutrients found in a regular mango. For example, the former is still rich in vitamins A and C, enhancing skin health and immunity.

How long does homemade dried mango last?

You may store your dried mangoes in the pantry for six to twelve months as long as it is cool and dry. On the other hand, they can last one to two years in the refrigerator.