Guaba & cream cheese/ Cuban cascos de guayaba desert

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean offers a richer flavor.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin spice

Nutmeg provides a warm spice alternative.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice enhances flavor with similar acidity.

Cut guavas in half and scoop out the flesh, leaving the shells intact.

Combine water, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot over medium heat.

Add guava shells to the pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until shells are tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, and clove to the pot.

Continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes to infuse flavors.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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