Brazilian recipe
Guava purée (Purê de goiaba)
This classic Brazilian-style guava purée is celebrated for its authentic flavour profile and is remarkably straightforward to prepare at home.
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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
Fresh guavas can be found at local greengrocers or fresh produce markets. Honey is widely available in the condiments aisle of supermarkets. Lemons are standard in the produce section.
Preparation method
- Place the guava pulp, honey and water into a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Stir occasionally and skim off any foam that rises to the surface using a spoon.
- Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender.
- Pulse on low speed just enough to break down the pulp without crushing the hard seeds.
- Pour the purée through a fine-mesh sieve positioned over a mixing bowl.
- Use a wooden spoon to press the mixture through, extracting all the liquid while keeping the seeds and fibre in the sieve.
- Discard the seeds and remaining pulp left in the sieve.
- Finish by stirring the lemon juice into the strained purée.
Observations
This simple recipe transforms fresh guava pulp into a silky, versatile purée that serves as the perfect accompaniment to an array of desserts or various sweet dishes.
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