I found this product at the International Grocery Store in Kanawha City. I like mangoes, so I thought I would try it.
The first can languished in my cupboards for quite some time, as with a lot of interesting things I buy that I don't know how to use (the buckwheat noodles that are still in my pantry, for example). I could find no recipes that called for a thick, sweetened puree.
I'm not exactly where I got the inspiration, but one day I mixed the puree with a little water, corn syrup, and orange liqueur, and put it in the ice cream maker. Wow! I hit the jackpot on that the first time I pulled the lever!
The corn syrup and liqueur keep this sorbet silky smooth, and the taste is just great - rich, fruity and almost floral (gee. I bet some orange flower water would work in this really well).
I like to keep a can of this in the refrigerator. That way I can add just a couple of ingredients and immediately process it in the ice cream maker. It's perfect for an impromptu dessert when unexpected guests arrive, or for when you just don't plan ahead (which for me is quite frequently).
I'm working on one more tweak to this recipe, and want to make sure it works before I publish it. So if you are reading my blog early this Sunday morning, check back again in the afternoon for another photo and a full recipe.
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