Guava Jam Recipe
6 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 2 lb ripe guava (red, pink or white)
- 1Β½ cups raw cane sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ΒΌ cup lime juice ((key lime if possible))
Method
- Thoroughly wash the guava and then set them aside.
- Chop the guava into quarters or small pieces, slicing off the top and bottom and discarding it.
- Place the guava in a blender (you may need to do this in patches depending on the size/capacity).
- Pulse the guava until it is smooth like a puree (you may need to use a blender plunger to break it down).
- Pass the puree through a mesh sieve or cheesecloth to separate the seeds and then discard them.
- Transfer the puree until a large saucepan.
- On medium heat stir the puree for about one minute.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the sugar and the lime juice.
- Continue to simmer and while stirring for 20-30 minutes.
- After the given time, test the jam with a spoon/spatula, when it is ready, it shouldn't be runny and more on the thicker side and should hold its shape.
- Remove the pan from the stove and allow to completely cool down before transferring the jam into clean, sterilised jars.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight for best results as it will thicken even more with time and use accordingly.