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ripe guavas

🥗Healthier: fresh apples

💰Cheaper: canned guava

Canned guava is often more accessible and budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

Peel the ripe guavas and chop them into small pieces.

Grind the guava pieces into a paste without adding water.

Strain the guava paste to remove any solids.

In a heavy-bottomed pan, combine the guava paste, sugar, and lemon juice.

Cook the mixture on medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar melts.

Add 3 cloves to the mixture and continue to stir.

Add green food color if desired for a colorful presentation.

Grease a tray with butter and pour the mixture into it, spreading evenly.

Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.

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