Guava Jelly

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar enhances flavor.

pectin

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Chia seeds provide natural thickening and are a healthier option.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more affordable.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally, while essence is cost-effective.

Wash the guavas and cut off the head and tail.

Dice the guavas as small as possible and place them in a large pot.

Add 10 cups of water to the pot, ensuring it's just above the guavas.

Boil the guavas for about 30 minutes until soft.

After 20 minutes, check the guavas for softness and continue boiling for another 10 minutes if needed.

Pour the guavas and water through a colander to strain out the solids.

Press the mixture through a strainer to extract as much juice as possible, discarding the solids.

Measure the guava juice; you should have about 4 cups.

Transfer the juice to a clean pot and add the juice of one orange and 3/4 cup of brown sugar.

Cook the mixture on the stove for about an hour, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

Skim off any dross that forms on the surface while cooking.

After about 1 hour and 10 minutes, test the consistency by placing a spoonful on a cold plate and checking if it feels thick.

Once thickened, turn off the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring into jars.

Pour the guava jelly into a jar, filling it as much as possible.

Cooking Techniques

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