Guava Bars (Masa Real de Guayaba)

guava paste

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: apple butter

Fruit preserves provide similar sweetness and texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Blend softened butter, 1 cup sugar, and 2 eggs together.

Set the butter mixture aside.

Sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, along with 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon water, mixing until combined.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed well.

Divide the dough in half and press one half into a prepared baking dish.

Slice 1/3 pound of guava paste into eighth-inch slices and layer it over the dough in the baking dish.

Spread the remaining dough over the guava layer to create a sandwich.

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Allow to cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares for serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens