Strawberry guava jam is a delicious and versatile preserve that can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, or even as a glaze for roasted meats. It is easy to make at home and requires only a few simple ingredients. The key to making a great strawberry guava jam is to use ripe, flavorful fruit. If you can find fresh strawberry guava, that is ideal. However, frozen or canned strawberry guava will also work well.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STRAWBERRY GUAVA JAM
I received strawberry guava and a recipe from a friend who was just not up to making her jelly this year (Recipe #460307). As I was processing I found my own way and made jam instead (I prefer a jam to a jelly). Adjust the recipe based on what you have access to pick. I now know why you don't find strawberry guavas or products in the stores. This is really a very fragile fruit. Oh, but it IS tasty. Give this a try.
Provided by Ambervim
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h
Yield 3 Pints
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Select guavas that are still firm. Wash, trim off top and bottom and cut in half. Then use a grapefruit spoon to scoop out the center with all seeds into 1 bowl and skin and meat into another bowl.
- Place the seedy bowl into a blender and add just a tad of water and pulse a couple times. Strain with a strainer to catch only the seeds or use a netting material and squeeze juice and pulp out.
- Place the juice and meat with skins in a large pot and add water until it shows through the fruit.
- Cook gently until guavas are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add lemon and sugar.
- Stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved.
- After the jam comes to a full boil, let it cook for 15-20 minutes or until done.
- Use a stick blender to reduce the size of the meat (or process in food processor or blender -- I prefer the stick as it is easier and allows you to leave nice size fruit in the jam.
- Pour into sterilized jars, seal and use safe canning methodology.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 851, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 217.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 209.5, Protein 2.7
SWEET STRAWBERRY GUAVA JAM
This jam can keep in the fridge for at least a month. Time does not include 2 hours chilling in the fridge. Recipe from Vegetarian Planet by Didi Emmons
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Strawberry
Time 25m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the guava paste, the strawberries, the water, and 1 cup of the sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a cup, combine the 2 tablespoons sugar and pectin. Stir well.
- Add this mixture to the boiling guava-strawberry liquid.
- Stir well, and let the mixture boil for at least 2 minutes to activate the pectin.
- Remove the pan from the heat, and add the lime rind.
- With a potato masher or immersion blender, mash the jam well.
- Pour it into a sturdy plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Let the jam cool, then cover it.
- Chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.
- The jam will keep in the refrigerator for at least 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432, Fat 0.5, Sodium 26.1, Carbohydrate 111.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 96.7, Protein 1
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, fresh strawberries and guavas.
- If you don't have fresh fruit, you can use frozen fruit that has been thawed and drained.
- Be sure to wash the fruit thoroughly before using it.
- Use a large pot for making the jam, as it will bubble up and expand during cooking.
- Stir the jam frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature of the jam. It should reach 220 degrees Fahrenheit (104 degrees Celsius) before it is ready.
- Once the jam is ready, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before transferring it to jars.
- Sterilize the jars and lids before filling them with jam.
- Seal the jars tightly and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Store the jam in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Conclusion:
Strawberry guava jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast, crackers, or muffins, or used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. It can also be used as a glaze for ham or chicken, or as a filling for pies and tarts. No matter how you choose to use it, strawberry guava jam is sure to please everyone who tries it.
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