How Do You Use Guava Paste?

HOW DO YOU USE GUAVA PASTE?

Are you looking to add a tropical touch to your meals? Look no further than guava paste. This prized Latin ingredient can be used in sweet and savory preparations and adds a nice zing to recipes courtesy of the natural acidity in guava fruit.

Guava paste, known as pasta de guayaba in Spanish and goiabada in Portuguese, is a very dense puree made of guava and sugar. It is thicker than jam and can be sliced or cut into chunks.

In the Caribbean, guava paste is commonly paired with cheese and served as an appetizer. Not surprisingly, it is a popular ingredient in desserts.

HOW TO STORE GUAVA PASTE

Once opened, guava paste can be stored at room temperature. It should be wrapped in plastic or stored in an airtight container.

WHERE TO FIND GUAVA PASTE

Look for tins labeled as pasta de guayaba in the Latin aisle at your local supermarket. Guava paste is also sold in logs that are either wrapped in plastic or sold in boxes. It may also be purchased online if you can't find it at the Latin foods market closes to you.

RECIPES USING GUAVA PASTEGUAVA BBQ SAUCE

If you’ve never tried guava BBQ sauce then this recipe is a game changer. Stirring a bit of melted guava paste into regular bar sauce makes for irresistible grilled meats. Or you can make it from scratch by following the instructions in the video above.

Get the full recipe here.

GUAVA PASTELITOS

In Puerto Rico and Cuba, guava paste is combined with puff pastry to make a delectable dessert known as pastelitos. Flaky, sweet and tempting, guava pastelitos are best enjoyed with a cup of coffee. We bet you can't eat just one!

Get the recipe here.

GUAVA BUTTERCREAM

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Turn up the volume on any cake by decorating it with guava buttercream. The folks at Goya have a creative recipe for a luscious guava buttercream that's great on everything. Give it a go!

GUAVA-STUFFED COOKIES

Guava paste makes an excellent filling for cookies. You can basically use them in everything from lintzer cookies and thumbprint cookies to shortbread sandwiches. This video shows you how to make a guava-stuffed Brazilian cookie known as beliscão de goiabada.

BAKED BRIE WITH GUAVA

Baked brie is a classic appetizer but when guava paste is added to the mix it becomes sublime. Top a wheel of brie with a few slices of guava paste and nuts of your choice. Wrap in puff pastry and bake 30 minutes at 400F. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Find the full recipe here.

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