Guava Jam
(2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)
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Preparation Time: 15-25 mins
Cooking Time: 120-180 mins
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Guava Jam is tastier and better than store bought jams. No preservatives make it a definite healthier jam.
Required ingredients
- 2 kg guavas mix of green and over ripe guavas (will yield about 5 cups of juice)
- 2 ½ cup sugar
- Orange color, optional
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- Water enough to cover the guavas completely
Directions & How to
- Cut and deseed the guavas, roughly chop them.
- Place guavas in a big sauce pan add enough water so that its 2 inches above guavas. Let it cook till they are completely soft for about 1-2 hours.
- Now strain the guava through sieve push down the pulp with a wooden spatula to extract all the juice.
- Add sugar, lemon juice and color (if using) to the juice and cook on medium to high heat till it thickens.
- Store jam in a sterilized jar. It can be stored for 6-8 months in the refrigerator.
