Description
A golden, tropical guava jelly jam made from fresh ripe guavas, bursting with vitamin C, antioxidants, and natural sweetness – perfect for breakfast spreads, desserts, or gourmet pairings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–10 pieces ripe guava (preferably pink flesh)
- 4 cups water (filtered)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups sugar (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of safflower or saffron
Instructions
- Wash and slice guavas into ½-inch cubes.
- Combine guavas and 4 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook 15-20 minutes until soft.
- Mash guavas thoroughly to release juice.
- Strain mixture through fine mesh or cheesecloth to extract smooth juice.
- Transfer juice to a wide pan, add lemon juice, sugar, and safflower/saffron.
- Boil rapidly, then reduce heat and cook 30-40 minutes, stirring often, until thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Cool completely, then transfer to sterilized jars.
Notes
Taste guava juice before adding sugar to adjust sweetness. Use a wide, heavy-bottomed pan to ensure even cooking. Always cool before jarring for proper gel formation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-65 minutes
- Category: Jam & Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg