Guava Jelly recipe by Hyderabadi Khana

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.

Cut ripe guavas into slices.

Chop the guavas and add enough water to cover them in a pot.

Cook the guavas on high flame until they are soft and tender.

Strain the guava mixture using a muslin cloth to collect the juice.

For every 80 ml of guava juice, add 10 grams of sugar.

Return the juice to the pot and add the sugar, stirring to dissolve it completely.

Cook the mixture on medium flame, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.

Add lemon juice to the mixture after 10 minutes of cooking.

Check the consistency by dropping some mixture on a plate to see if it sets.

Continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes, checking for a stringy consistency.

Once the mixture reaches the desired consistency, turn off the heat.

Prepare a bowl with cold water and pour the guava mixture into it to cool down.

Check the consistency again to ensure it is set and stringy.

Pour the guava jelly into sterilized jars and let it cool overnight.

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