Go Back
+ servings
Chinese Mango Candy

Homemade Chinese Mango Candy for a Tropical Snack Adventure

Homemade Chinese Mango Candy is a vibrant treat bursting with flavors that transport you to a sunny paradise.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Candy Base
  • 10 pieces Passion Fruits Provides a tart sweetness
  • 80 g Mango Flesh Cut into small pieces
  • 70 g White Sugar Consider agave syrup for a no-sugar option
  • 200 g Mizuame Maltose Syrup; honey can substitute
Gummy Consistency
  • 35 g Cornstarch Crucial for gummy texture
  • 40 g Water Use room temperature
Richness
  • 35 g Butter Can be swapped with coconut oil

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Fine sieve
  • Rectangular tray
  • Spatula
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Prepare Fruit
  1. Halve the passion fruits and scoop out the pulp into a fine sieve to extract 100-120 ml of juice.
  2. Blend the mango pieces until smooth and set aside.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a saucepan, combine the passion fruit juice, mango puree, white sugar, and mizuame. Heat gently until dissolved.
Thicken Mixture
  1. Prepare a slurry with cornstarch and water. Gradually pour this into the simmering mixture while stirring.
Add Creaminess
  1. Reduce heat and add butter, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.
Set Candy
  1. Pour the mixture into a lined tray and cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
Cut and Serve
  1. Once set, cut into squares and roll in sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 22gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Choose ripe fruits for better flavor. Experiment with different tropical fruits for unique flavors.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!