Choosing Mangoes
Select ripe mangoes to use. Gently put a very small amount of pressure on them to ensure the hardness of the fruit. Use your touch sense when comparing ripeness, not the color of it.
Prepare the mangoes. Use a knife to remove the skin from the fruit. Slice the mango into bite-sized pieces.
Freezing Raw Cubes
Place the pieces on a baking sheet. Make sure that the pieces do not touch each other, as it's very difficult to break frozen mangoes apart. It's useful if the sheet has a "lip" or curved section so that the pieces don't fall off. You can always use a shallow casserole dish as a substitute.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer on a flat surface. Freeze the fruit for about three to five hours, depending on the thickness of the pieces.
Add the frozen mangoes to a freezer zipped bag. Label accordingly, with the current date.
Freeze the mangoes up to 10 months.
Creating a Simple Syrup
Combine a cup of sugar and two cups of water in a medium pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly and allowing the sugar to dissolve.
Allow the mixture to completely cool on the side.
Add the mango pieces in freezer-friendly Tupperware containers. Label accordingly, with the current date.
Pour the simple syrup over the mango. Leave a 1" (2.54 cm) room at the top for expansion.
Freeze the mangoes up to 12 months.
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