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All-natural homemade guava made made with only 5 ingredients.
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Guava Jam Recipe

Make your own Guava Jam at home using all-natural ingredients! It is deliciously sweet, healthy, and super easy to make using 5 simple ingredients only. Spread it on toast or pancakes and enjoy the taste of tropical bliss in every bite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Spread
Cuisine: International
Keyword: brown sugar, guava, lemon
Servings: 2 jars
Calories: 612kcal
Author: Bebs

Ingredients

  • 500 grams ripe guava washed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 whole lemon juiced
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cut the top and bottom part of the guavas and then cut each into quarters.
    500 grams ripe guava
  • Place them in a pot and add water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes or until quite soft and easy to mash.
    4 cups water, 1 whole lemon
  • Using an immersion or regular blender, pulse into a puree. You can also use potato masher or slotted spoon to mash it.
  • Run the mixture into a sieve to separate the seeds. Return the puree to the pot and add sugar and salt.
    1 cup light brown sugar, Pinch of salt
  • Cook over medium-low heat stirring every now and then until it thickens, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Transfer to clean glass jars while still hot and seal with the lid. Leave them on the kitchen counter to cool down completely.
  • Once it has cooled down, you can use it immediately or refrigerate and it will last for weeks.

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Notes

To sterilize glass jars for storing, place the jars and lids in a pot with water enough to cover them. Boil for about 10 minutes. Remove from pot and allow to air dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 150g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 1198mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 135g | Vitamin A: 1560IU | Vitamin C: 570mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg