One of the most preferred native jams to fill cakes, pies, and accompany desserts and ice cream is the delicious guava jam. After the Pineapple jam, this jam is the second most used to fill the Dominican cake. Its flavor mixed with the sponge cake and Suspiro (Meringue Frosting) is a delight.
En español: Mermelada de Guayaba
Today I share the recipes to make homemade guava marmalade with either natural or guava paste. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
3 pounds of guava
2 ½ - 3 cups granulated sugar or to taste
water
Ground cloves or vanilla (optional)
Preparation:
1. Wash guavas, cut them halved or quartered and bring the boil with enough water to almost cover them. Note: If you prefer, you can peel the fruit before cooking.
2. When it starts to boil remove from heat and allow to cool before placing in a blender. Blend and then strain. Note: You can also boil a few minutes longer and then strain. By doing it this way you avoid using the blender.
3. Add sugar and bring to a medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook until thickened or to your personal jam consistency preference. Turn into a bowl and let cool before using or serving.
3 pounds of guava
2 ½ - 3 cups granulated sugar or to taste
water
Ground cloves or vanilla (optional)
Preparation:
1. Wash guavas, cut them halved or quartered and bring the boil with enough water to almost cover them. Note: If you prefer, you can peel the fruit before cooking.
2. When it starts to boil remove from heat and allow to cool before placing in a blender. Blend and then strain. Note: You can also boil a few minutes longer and then strain. By doing it this way you avoid using the blender.
3. Add sugar and bring to a medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook until thickened or to your personal jam consistency preference. Turn into a bowl and let cool before using or serving.
Guava Marmalade Recipe Done With Guava Paste
Ingredients:
Guava paste
Water (preferably hot)
Granulated sugar (only if you think necessary)
Ground cloves or vanilla (optional)
Preparation:
1. Cut the guava paste into one inch cubes, place in a saucepan, add water and bring to medium heat. With the help of a whisk mix until dissolved. Note: If I am going to do a small amount of jam I cook it over low heat or in a double boiler. Remember to add the hot water a little at a time. For 2 ½ cups of guava paste use about 2 ½ cups of water. It all depends on the consistency you prefer.
2. Taste for sugar, add if you think it's necessary. Mix until the consistency is suitable for the recipe you are going to use it for.
Easy, right?
1. Cut the guava paste into one inch cubes, place in a saucepan, add water and bring to medium heat. With the help of a whisk mix until dissolved. Note: If I am going to do a small amount of jam I cook it over low heat or in a double boiler. Remember to add the hot water a little at a time. For 2 ½ cups of guava paste use about 2 ½ cups of water. It all depends on the consistency you prefer.
2. Taste for sugar, add if you think it's necessary. Mix until the consistency is suitable for the recipe you are going to use it for.
Easy, right?
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Never sow guava before. Here we don't have. Is it very sweet? Anyway your marmelate looks delicious!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really tasty! I will admit I haven't done much with guava yet. I'm guessing it's time! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend!
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