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Guava Preserves

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"This is a typical Venezuelan recipe, it is sold all over the country and is very sweet and moist. Especially made for those moments when you crave something super sweet." — BECKY_GARCIA

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Original recipe makes 30 pieces Change Servings

24 guavas, peeled
2 quarts water
4 cups white sugar

1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup white sugar, or as needed
plantain leaves for wrapping (optional)

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Directions

Place the guavas in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover, about 2 quarts. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes. Drain fruit and pass through a strainer or food mill to turn into pulp.
Place the pulp in a stainless steel or copper pot and stir in 4 cups of sugar and orange juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is thick enough to peel off of the bottom of the pan.
Cover the surface of a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with about half of the remaining sugar. Pour the hot guava mixture onto it and sprinkle the remaining sugar over the top. Let it cool to room temperature. When cooled, cut into squares and wrap in dried plantain leaves if you like. You could wrap in waxed paper or cellophane if the leaves are not available.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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This recipe is a great start to many other guava delights. In Mexico, they spread it out thin, sugar it, and roll it up after cooling, like a little fruit roll. You can use lime instead of orange juice for a little added zip! Super Tropical!!!

—JuJuBee

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Sep 05, 2012

Instead of OJ, I used a cup of Lilikoi juice with a splash of lime. I ignored step 3 completely. Poured it into a mason jar, and called it jam. It's great.

—James

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Nutrition

Calories
182 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
44.5 g
14%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.7 g
1%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
1.9 g
4%

Sodium
3 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Guava Preserves

Serving Size: 1/30 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 182
Calories from Fat: 6

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 3mg < 1 %
Potassium 318mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.5g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 1.9g 4 %
Sugars 40.4g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 281 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 2 %
Thiamin 4 %
Niacin 8 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.