Delicia De Guayaba (guava Delight)
Delicia de Guayaba, or Guava Delight, is a popular dessert in Ecuadorian cuisine. This sweet and tangy treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 4 cups guava pulp
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the guava pulp, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to serving dishes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Protein
- 1g
Supplies
Saucepan Stirring spoon Serving dishes
Tools
Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Delicia de Guayaba chilled, topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of indulgence.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can also add a layer of cream or custard on top of the guava mixture before refrigerating.
Cost
$8