This Sweet Mango Dipping Sauce uses only 3 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make! It’s a delicious dip that pairs exceptionally well with shrimp and chicken, among many other uses.
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One of my fiance’s favorite recipes that I make is Coconut Shrimp. I actually make them so often, that I had to started trying out new sides and dipping sauces to serve with them to keep from getting bored. We often use sweet chili sauce, but I really wanted to turn my recipe for Spicy Mango Chutney into a sweet mango dip that the whole family could enjoy.
This recipe for Sweet Mango Dipping Sauce takes just 3 ingredients and can be whipped up in right around 5 minutes! Obviously, it pairs great with shrimp, but you can also use it as a dip for chicken or even on top of ice cream or cheesecake for dessert.
Why This Recipe Works
- 3 ingredients, 5 minutes, endless uses.
- You can easily adjust the flavor to suit your own tastes.
- You can make this mango dip ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator and use within 1-2 days.
How to Make Sweet Mango Dipping Sauce
Prep!
For this recipe, you’ll need to dice the mango and juice a lime.
Dicing a mango can be tricky. If you’re not familiar with how to dice a mango, you can use this tool or check out this blog post on how to do it.
Create!
Add the diced mango, apricot preserves, and lime juice to a blender cup. Process until smooth.
Present!
Place the mango sauce in a serving bowl with a spoon, or smaller individual bowls, if using as a dip. You can also spoon the mango dip over different desserts and entree’s as more of a fruit sauce.
Tips & Techniques for the Best Mango Dipping Sauce
- If you are unfamiliar with how to cut a mango, you can use this tool or check out this blog post on how to do it.
- Store Mango Dipping Sauce in the refrigerator and use within 1-2 days.
FAQ’s
- What do you serve with Mango Dip? Mango dipping sauce pairs exceptionally well with chicken and seafood, especially coconut shrimp. You can also spoon it over ice cream, cheesecake, or even swirl some in oatmeal with a little coconut for a tropical vibe.
Other Recipes to Try
- Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp
- Spicy Mango Chutney
- Pulled Chicken Tacos
- Mango Coconut Popsicles
- Grilled Sausage and Egg Sandwiches with Mango Barbecue Sauce
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Sweet Mango Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 mango * cubed (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Combine the cubed mango, apricot, and lime juice in a blender.
- Process until very smooth.
- Taste and adjust the flavor with more preserves or lime juice, if desired.
Notes
Tips & Techniques for the Best Mango Dipping Sauce
- If you are unfamiliar with how to cut a mango, you can use this tool or check out this blog post on how to do it.
- Store Mango Dipping Sauce in the refrigerator and use within 1-2 days
FAQ’s
- What do you serve with Mango Dip? Mango dipping sauce pairs exceptionally well with chicken and seafood, especially coconut shrimp. You can also spoon it over ice cream, cheesecake, or even swirl some in oatmeal with a little coconut for a tropical vibe.
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This recipe was originally published on February 27, 2017. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, FAQ’s, and new images in March 2019.
