Guava is a very common fruit in different regions of Latin America. Likewise, it is also typical to make different recipes with this food, such as guava sweet.
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Guava sweet, delicious recipe
Guava is a tropical fruit like the mango fruit . Also, it is very popular in Latin America. Likewise, it is increasingly common to see it in Spanish markets. It is fortunate, since this fruit is a true delight.
We can eat it raw , which we always recommend. It is also true that sometimes we want to eat fruits in different ways. That is why guavas can be taken in different juice recipes or as a fruit smoothie .
Likewise, we can use this food as an ingredient in many other recipes. Certainly one that I especially love is the guava sweet. It is also known as a sweet guava bar , a snack in countries like Colombia or canned guava in Cuba.
Guava benefits
Guava is very rich in water and gives us very complete nutritional properties. As a consequence, these fruits are very beneficial foods for our health.
Among its benefits, it stands out that it is a powerful antioxidant thanks to the fact that it is rich in vitamin C and provitamin A.
In addition, it gives us few calories. Likewise, they are very balanced fruits in sugars . As a result, they are foods suitable for diabetics and for people on a weight loss diet.
However, a lot of sugar is added to this recipe. Therefore, it is not recommended that people with diabetes problems eat a snack . Consult a nutritionist or health professional if there is any doubt.
A food beneficial to health
Likewise, guavas are foods rich in fiber . Therefore, it is ideal for people suffering from constipation.
It is rich in pectin, this type of fiber helps us to give consistency to the recipe. In addition, pectin is a substance that is favorable for the elimination of toxins that accumulate in our body.
Also, these fruits are rich in potassium. This mineral is good for heart and blood pressure health. Therefore, it is ideal for people suffering from high blood pressure.
Guava sweet, an easy recipe
Guavas are sweet fruits that are very popular with the whole family. Therefore, we find a recipe that does not go unnoticed.
In Spain we are used to making a very similar recipe with quince, it is quince paste . The guava has a somewhat different flavor but the texture is very similar. Both recipes are delicious and are very easy to make.
A healthy recipe
Thanks to the properties of guava we find a healthy and delicious recipe.
Likewise, it is true that the sandwich, due to its amount of sugar, is not recommended for people suffering from diabetes. Contact a nutritionist or health professional if in doubt.
When to take the guava sweet?
Like the quince paste, the guava sweet is ideal to take it in desserts or appetizers.
Likewise, the guava sweet sandwich or bar is ideal to accompany it with cheese or nuts. It is also ideal as an ingredient in cake recipes or other sweet preparations. Therefore, you can use it as one of the ingredients of your favorite desserts or recipes.
Guava sweet
Guava is a very common fruit in different regions of Latin America. Likewise, it is also typical to make different recipes with this ingredient, such as guava sweet.
Recipe type | Dessert |
Recipe type | Colombian |
Main fruit | Guava |
Preparation time | 2 horas 30 minutos |
Total Time | 2 horas 30 minutos |
For how many people? | 4 Persons |
Ingredients
- 2 kg de guayabas
- 1 kg of brown sugar or panela
- 1/2 lemon
- Water
Recipe preparation
First we wash the guavas well and calve them in half, discarding the asses.
Next, we put them in a pot covering them with a little water and we put it intense game until it starts to boil.
As soon as it boils, we put it on a low heat for 15 minutes and remove. Let it rest for another 15 minutes to cool.
We beat with a mixer at low intensity and strain to get rid of the seeds.
Next, we put the strained pulp with the sugar back on the fire and mix.
We add a splash of lemon and stir continuously without stopping during low heat for approximately 2 hours.
We will see that it is thickening. We keep stirring until there is a thick mass.
Finally we reserve in a container where we will place a transparent film so that it does not stick. We let it rest overnight until the next day.
After approximately 12 hours we can unmold and we have the guava paste ready
Recipe Notes
The amount of sugar is ¾ of the amount of the pulp crushed from the pulp.
Recipe tips
At the time of beating, we have to be careful not to do it with too much intensity, since we will break the seeds and it can be a bit bitter. In addition, it can be left with an earthy texture that is not pleasant to the palate.
The amount of sugar is ¾ of the amount of the pulp crushed from the pulp.
It is a very traditional recipe, so patience is required to keep stirring for approximately two hours . As a result, we will have a really delicious recipe.
Be careful with the bubbles that are created in the boiling process that can burn you.
Knowing that it is ready to pack when at the end of the cooking process some lines are made with the spoon and they are not rejoined.
You just have to remove the preparation from the heat a little before the paste forms if instead of guava paste, you want to obtain jam. The jam is delicious and is used as an ingredient in cakes and other sweet recipes.
conclusion
Guava is an ingredient that cannot be missing in your kitchen. It is a food that gives us many nutritional properties that are very beneficial for our health. In addition, it is delicious. I hope you like this recipe for a guava sandwich or sweet.
My name is Ellie Lauderdale, MD and I am USA based professional Nutritionist .
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and board certified specialist in sports dietetics who is trained in integrative medicine. I have worked with hundreds of clients, from those suffering with chronic disease to professional and olympian athletes. My goal is to help optimize you from the inside so that you can feel, perform, and look your best on the outside.