MEXICAN POACHED GUAVAS

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Make and share this Mexican Poached Guavas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs ripe guavas
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 cinnamon stick (4 inches long)
8 cloves
2 strips lime zest (green only-2 inches long by 1 inch wide)
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla (if using Mexican Vanilla-1/2 t. for "regular")

Steps:

  • Peel guavas, cut in half, scoop out the seedy center and leave the shells.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan combine the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, zest, juice and 2 1/2 cups water.
  • Simmer and stir.
  • cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, strain, return syrup to pan and bring to temp over medium heat.
  • Add the fruit.
  • Poach to tender but firm.
  • Around 8 minutes.
  • Remove fruit and boil the syrup to reduced to 1 cup.
  • Remove, stir in vanilla and pour over fruit-cool and serve.

Judith Ogweno
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my guavas turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.


Cwod Bwoy ug (Nigga bwoy)
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These guavas are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Bamboo Beach Resort Gh
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I'm not a big fan of guavas, but these were actually pretty good. The poaching process really mellowed out the flavor.


MD Rony Hassan
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These guavas are a great way to use up leftover guavas. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


Sofia Sierra
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I've never seen guavas prepared this way before. It's a great way to change things up.


Inathi Tollick
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These guavas are the perfect addition to a summer party. They're refreshing and delicious.


Imrul Kawsar
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I love the way these guavas look. They're so colorful and festive.


Curtis Quinton
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These guavas are a delicious and healthy snack. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


Nalinda Lakmal
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I've made these guavas several times, and they're always a hit. They're a great way to impress your guests.


Tahira Qadeer
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These guavas are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're a delicious and unique treat.


Gomati Joshi
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I love the combination of flavors in these guavas. The sweetness of the guavas is perfectly balanced by the tartness of the lemon and the warmth of the spices.


Francisco Gomez
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These guavas are a great way to use up ripe guavas. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


malikyounis younis
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I wasn't sure what to expect with these guavas, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were sweet, tangy, and very flavorful.


Uquencia Sakrama
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These guavas are so easy to make, and they're so delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Muntahina Imtu
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I made these guavas for a potluck, and they were gone in no time! Everyone loved them.


Aminu Abubakar
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These guavas are the perfect summer treat! They're light and refreshing, and the cinnamon and cloves add a nice warm spice.


Rs nil Pakhi
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I've never had guavas before, but these were delicious! The poaching process really brought out their flavor.


Girjesh Thakur
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These guavas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor, and they were so easy to make.


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