Brazilian recipe
Guava purée (Purê de goiaba)
This traditional guava purée is a staple in Brazilian cuisine, celebrated for its authentic flavor and straightforward preparation.
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Ingredients
3 cups guava pulp, peeled
¾ cup honey
1 cup water
Lemon juice to taste
¾ cup honey
1 cup water
Lemon juice to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh guavas at local produce markets or specialty fruit grocers. Honey and lemons are available at any standard supermarket.
Preparation method
- Place the guava pulp, honey, and water in a large saucepan.
- Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Stir the mixture occasionally and skim off any foam that rises to the surface with a spoon.
- Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender.
- Pulse on low speed just to process the pulp without crushing the hard seeds.
- Pass the purée through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl.
- Use a wooden spoon to press the mixture and extract all the liquid, keeping the seeds and remaining pulp in the sieve.
- Discard the seeds and fibrous residue left in the sieve.
- Finish by incorporating the lemon juice into the strained purée.
Observations
This preparation transforms fresh guava pulp into a silky and versatile purée, perfectly suited to enhance desserts or complement a variety of dishes.
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