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Guava Jelly Recipe

Discover the secret to unbelievably delicious guava jelly, perfect for spreading on toast! This foolproof recipe, passed down through generations, adapts to any amount of guavas – from a handful to 5 lbs! The beauty lies in its flexibility; simply adjust the other ingredients proportionally to the guava juice extracted. Get ready to savor the sweet, tangy flavor of homemade guava jelly.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 224.4 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 2.5 (20 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Guava Jelly

  • 2 lbs ripe guavas (adjust amount as needed)
  • 2 cups water (adjust proportionally to guava amount)
  • 1 cup sugar per cup of extracted guava juice
  • Lime Juice

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How to Make Guava Jelly

  1. Wash and roughly chop 2 lbs of ripe guavas. (Adjust amount as desired).
  2. Place the chopped guavas in a large saucepan and add 2 cups of water. (Adjust water proportionally to the amount of guavas).
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until the guavas are very soft.
  4. Pour the guava mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
  5. Measure the extracted guava juice. For every cup of juice, add 1 cup of sugar. (Adjust proportionally if using a different amount of guavas).
  6. Return the guava juice and sugar mixture to the saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
  7. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, and continue to boil rapidly for about 10-15 minutes, or until the jelly reaches setting point (a small amount placed on a chilled plate wrinkles when pushed with a finger).
  8. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  9. Carefully ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
  10. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on top, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal (Optional but recommended for long shelf-life).
  11. Allow the jars to cool completely. You should hear a satisfying 'pop' sound as the jars seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

117g

Fat

4g

Carbs

15g

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