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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