This recipe for Guava Puree is easy to make and can be used for many different things like cocktails, desserts, and more! All you need are some ripe guavas and sugar and you can make this homemade fruit puree in no time.
Why I Love This Recipe
This Guava Purée is quick and easy to make with just ripe guavas and sugar. Its topical flavor infusion makes it perfect for cocktails, desserts, and more.
I love this recipe because I can make things like a Guava Margarita, Guava Daiquiri, or Guava Gelato. My family also loves to pour it over ice cream or pancakes.
What Is Guava Puree?
Guava purée is guava fruit that has been blended or processed to a smooth consistency. Often, fruit purees are cooked with sugar and water to add sweetness and enhance the flavor of the fruit.
Like most fruits, guavas have small seeds inside, and while edible, they are removed from the puree before using. This will help with the smooth consistency and make a difference when using purees in most recipes.
Health Benefits of Guavas and Guava Juice
Guavas are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants but also low in calories and fat, making them a great choice for a healthier snack or addition to a recipe. Guavas and guava juice support immune health and digestion.
Savory Uses for Guava Puree
Use guava purée as a glaze or sauce for meats like pork, chicken, or duck. Its natural sweetness pairs well with savory spices, chili, garlic, and soy sauce for a balanced, tangy finish. It can also be used for salad dressing for a tropical infusion of flavor.
How to Make Guava Puree at Home
Step 1: Wash and quarter the guavas.
Combine all ingredients into a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring and mashing the guavas to release their juice.
Step 2: Lower the heat and stir for 5 more minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Step 3: Blend the mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Step 4: Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing gently to remove seeds. Transfer the purée to a jar, cool completely, then seal and refrigerate.
Pro Tip
Add a splash of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice to preserve color and flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but fresh guava offers a more vibrant flavor.
Guava has a low glycemic index, but always consult with a healthcare provider.
Use as a glaze for meats or mix into salad dressings for a tropical twist.
Guava purée lasts up to 7-10 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.
Yes, you can freeze fruit puree. Ensure the puree has cooled completely before adding to a freezer-safe container. Fresh fruit puree will last in the freezer for 3-4 months.
Another tip is to freeze the guava puree in ice cube trays for easy portions whenever you need them!
Guava pulp is the raw fruit base, whereas guava purée is the smooth, refined version, often with sugar added. Guava juice is thin and strained, often with more water added, and guava nectar is highly sweetened, thicker than juice but still in a drinkable consistency.
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Guava Puree
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups fresh, ripe guavas
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash the guavas and slice them into quarters.
- Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan on medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly and mashing the guavas to release the juices.
- Once boiling, turn down the heat to low and continue to stir for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool down.
- Place the mixture into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Gently press the mixture with the back of a spoon or a spatula to get as much puree as possible without any seeds.
- Pour the guava puree into a sealable jar or container and allow to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.
Notes
- Add a splash of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice to preserve color and flavor.
- Guava purée lasts up to 7-10 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.
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You can freeze fruit puree. Ensure the puree has cooled completely before adding to a freezer-safe container. Fresh fruit puree will last in the freezer for 3-4 months.
Another tip is to freeze the guava puree in ice cube trays for easy portions whenever you need them!
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Guava photo by Samee Anderson on Unsplash.
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