Crucian Cultural Cuisine | Guava Jelly & Green Gage with Sandra Gerard

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.

Select green limes with smooth skin and thin rind.

Slice the limes and squeeze out all the juice.

Cut off the ends of the limes and place the rinds in a glass or white enamel bowl.

Soak the lime rinds in water and salt for 24 hours, changing the water every four hours.

After 24 hours, rinse the rinds in plain water to wash away the salt content.

Grind the lime rinds using an electric grinder or blender until it reaches a pulp consistency.

Combine equal parts of lime rind pulp and sugar in a pot. For example, use 1 cup of rind and 3/4 cup of sugar for a less sweet preserve.

Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.

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