Can You Freeze Mango Puree?
If you’ve got a few mangoes that are becoming a little too ripe, making mango puree is a brilliant way to use them up before they go to waste.
The good news is that mango puree freezes really well, making it easy to preserve for smoothies, baking, desserts and even baby food.
If you’re looking for more freezing advice, you’ll find lots of similar guides in my Frozen Food Hub.
How To Make Mango Puree
Homemade mango puree couldn’t be much easier.
- Wash, peel and chop the mangoes into roughly 1cm (½-inch) chunks.
- Add around 2 teaspoons of water per mango.
- Blend until smooth using a food processor or hand blender. I find a hand blender usually gives a slightly smoother puree.
- If needed, add a little more water until you reach your preferred consistency.
- If your mangoes aren’t particularly sweet, you can add a little icing sugar, although I usually skip this if I’m making puree for babies.
- Chill in the fridge before using.
Fresh mango puree will keep in the fridge for around 3-4 days.
Can You Freeze Mango Puree?
Yes, absolutely.
Mango puree freezes very well and is one of my favourite ways to stop overripe mangoes from ending up in the bin.
Freezing doesn’t noticeably affect the flavour, although the puree can become slightly thinner once thawed. A quick stir is usually all it needs.
It’s ideal for smoothies, desserts, baking and homemade baby food.
How To Freeze Mango Puree
Freezing mango puree is nice and simple.
- Allow the puree to cool if you’ve heated it.
- Spoon it into a freezer-safe container, freezer bag or glass jar suitable for freezing.
- Leave a little space at the top for expansion.
- Label and date before placing it in the freezer.
Freeze In Ice Cube Trays
If you only need small amounts at a time, freezing mango puree in silicone ice cube trays works brilliantly.
Once frozen, pop the cubes into a labelled freezer bag or container. That way you can remove just one or two cubes whenever you need them, helping to reduce food waste.
How Long Does Mango Puree Last In The Freezer?
For the best quality, use frozen mango puree within 3-4 months.
It will usually remain safe after this if kept continuously frozen, but the flavour and colour may gradually begin to deteriorate.
How To Defrost Mango Puree
Transfer the puree to the fridge and allow it to thaw for several hours or overnight, depending on the portion size.
If you’ve frozen individual cubes, they’ll usually thaw within an hour or two in the fridge.
Give the puree a quick stir before using, as a little liquid separation is perfectly normal.
Once thawed, use it within 48 hours.
5 Ways To Use Frozen Mango Puree
One of the best things about freezing mango puree is how versatile it is. Here are some of my favourite ways to use it:
- Smoothies – Add frozen cubes straight to the blender without defrosting.
- Yoghurt or granola – Spoon over breakfast for a tropical twist.
- Baby food – Freeze in small portions for quick and easy weaning meals.
- Cheesecake – Swirl through the filling or use as a colourful topping.
- Cake fillings – Swap the jam in a sponge cake for mango puree for something a little different.
My Top Tips For Freezing Mango Puree
- Freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning.
- Label containers with the freezing date.
- Stir well after thawing if any liquid has separated.
- Use frozen cubes straight from the freezer in smoothies.
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