Guava Preserves

Name: Guava Preserves
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 24 guavas, peeled; 237 milliliters fresh orange juice; 2 liters water; 237 milliliters white sugar, or as needed; 946 milliliters white sugar

Guava Preserves might be just the condiment you are searching for. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 179 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 30. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. A mixture of sugar, sugar, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

Place the guavas in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover, about 2 quarts. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes.

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Guava

Water

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Pot

Drain fruit and pass through a strainer or food mill to turn into pulp.

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Fruit

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Sieve

Place the pulp in a stainless steel or copper pot and stir in 4 cups of sugar and orange juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is thick enough to peel off of the bottom of the pan.

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Orange Juice

Sugar

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Wooden Spoon

Frying Pan

Pot

Cover the surface of a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with about half of the remaining sugar.

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Sugar

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Pour the hot guava mixture onto it and sprinkle the remaining sugar over the top.

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Guava

Sugar

Let it cool to room temperature. When cooled, cut into squares and wrap in dried plantain leaves if you like. You could wrap in waxed paper or cellophane if the leaves are not available.

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Plantain