Guava Cheese #GuavaCheese #GuavaJelly #Guava

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: carrageenan

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegetarians.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity with a different flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut the guavas into cubes with the skin and seeds intact.

Add 1/2 cup of water to the pot with the guavas.

Cook over medium heat until the water boils, then reduce to a simmer with the lid on for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once soft, add the cloves and turn off the heat, allowing the guavas to cool.

Transfer the cooled guavas to a mixy jar and grind into a fine paste.

Sieve the guava pulp through a sieve, and if needed, use a finer sieve for a smoother texture.

In a non-stick frying pan, heat the guava pulp on medium heat until it starts to bubble.

Add a pinch of salt, 1.5 cups of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of lime juice to the bubbling mixture.

Stir constantly until the sugar is melted, then cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently, until it releases from the pan.

If desired, add food color after 10 minutes of cooking and continue stirring.

After 25 minutes, add 2.5 teaspoons of ghee and stir until melted.

Quickly pour the mixture into a greased tray, leveling it to the desired thickness.

Allow the guava cheese to cool completely, which may take 1-3 hours depending on the temperature.

Check if set by lifting the guava cheese; it should hold its shape and not be gooey.

Use a greased pizza cutter to cut into desired shapes, ensuring the cutter is greased to prevent sticking.

Transfer the cut pieces to a serving plate.

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