How to make guava jelly /Guava cheese recipe /Goan guava perad/Fresh fruit dessert recipes

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.

Wash the guavas.

Steam for 10 to 12 minutes.

Transfer the cooked guavas to a mixie jar, blend it, and strain it. Discard the seeds.

Transfer the guava pulp, sugar, lemon juice, and salt to a heavy bottom pan.

Stir continuously and cook for 10 to 12 minutes on medium flame.

Be careful while cooking as it splutters. Keep stirring continuously.

When the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides, add the ghee, and continue stirring until it forms a mass in the center and leaves the sides of the pan.

Transfer into a greased tray and spread it. Cool completely and cut into squares.

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