CUBAN STYLE GUAVA JAM
Cuban's sure love their guava! Guava paste, jam or pastelitos where always a staple growing up. This recipe is a family favorite passed down a few generations. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. My family loves this jam with cheese wedges or over cream cheese. I have also used it to make cheesecake and to flavor cakes and...
Provided by Jennie Pagano
Categories Fruit Sauces
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Wash and remove stems off the guavas.
- 2. Scoop out the centers of the guavas and put in a separate container.
- 3. Cut the guava pulp with skin into quarters and place in a blender to puree. At this point add enough water to help the mixture liquefy.
- 4. Strain the puree really well and discard the skin and pulp left behind.
- 5. At this point you can get the seeds and strain those as well, this part will require a spatula or the back of a spoon to help you get the puree through the strainer.
- 6. Combine both strained puree's with the sugar into a pot. Cook on high until it comes to a boil, stirring constantly as to avoid sticking or burning.
- 7. Add the pinch of salt and Lower to medium heat. Continue to cook and stir occasionally for about 30 minutes.
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Ramesh sanjyal
r-sanjyal@hotmail.comThis recipe is too complicated. I'm going to find a simpler one.
Raheem Javed
jraheem61@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly but my jam never thickened.
The__Mask__Man
the__mask__man81@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my jam turned out too runny.
Soviet Kov
kov_s33@yahoo.comThis is the best guava jam I've ever tasted.
Larry Johnson
jlarry87@hotmail.co.ukI'm so glad I found this recipe. I'll be making this jam again and again.
umeri raja
r5@hotmail.co.ukThis jam is a great gift idea. I've given it to friends and family and they've all loved it.
Junaidu Yusuf
j@yahoo.comI love the bright pink color of this jam. It's so cheerful.
Shirley Wood
s-wood@hotmail.comThis jam is so versatile. I've used it on toast, pancakes, and even ice cream.
Riley Barr
riley.barr68@yahoo.comI've been looking for a good guava jam recipe and this one is perfect. Thank you!
Emmy Snell
e.s@hotmail.comThis jam is a great way to add a tropical flavor to your breakfast.
zahid Lateef
l-z94@hotmail.comI love the combination of guava and cream cheese in this recipe.
Demetria Smith Miller
d_m@yahoo.comI used this jam to make a guava tart and it was amazing! The jam is the perfect filling.
Evaa Anstacia
anstacia_evaa@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Sr Shurobe
shurobe-s@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of guava, but I really enjoyed this jam. It's not too sweet and the guava flavor is subtle.
Sonia Seams
soniaseams@yahoo.comThis guava jam is the best I've ever had. It's so smooth and flavorful.
hawkswoopa
hawkswoopa67@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the jam is always delicious.
Simz dee
sdee85@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and the jam turned out perfectly. It's a great way to use up extra guavas.
adaeze ezinne
e75@gmail.comThis jam is so good! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.
Mr chefsly Ayomide
a_m@yahoo.comI've never had guava jam before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the jam turned out great! I love the unique flavor.
Naila Nauman
nnauman@aol.comThis guava jam is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the guava flavor is amazing. I used it on toast and it was perfect.