There’s nothing quite like the pungent aroma of fresh, ripe guavas filling the kitchen when they’re finally in season. My mom has a pink guava tree, and once they begin to ripen, it’s a race against time to use them up in as many recipes possible! In this roundup, I’m sharing my absolute favorite guava recipes – from homemade guava puree and jam, to refreshing agua fresca and flan.
Fresh Guava Recipes: From Agua Fresca to Jam
From blending up guavas for a refreshing pitcher of agua de guayaba and simmering a pot of creamy atole, to feeling like a cloistered monja making my guava jam and flan, these recipes will not disappoint. They’re the perfect way to use up all of the guavas that are falling off the tree, too.
1
Flan de Guayaba, Best Guava Flan Recipe
I paired two of my absolute favorites: classic creamy flan, with sweet guava jam to create the ultimate dessert! This flan de guayaba is simply delicious.
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2
Agua de Guayaba, Guava Agua Fresca
Guava agua fresca takes just three ingredients to make: fresh guava fruit, water, and a touch of sweetener.
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3
Homemade Guava Jam
This small-batch guava jam comes together with just a few ingredients and highlights the vibrant, tropical flavor of guavas. The first time I tasted it, well, let’s just say . . . it’s my jam.
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4
Guava Puree
This fresh guava puree requires just one ingredient and adds a tropical twist to drinks, breads, cookies, butter, and my favorite guava jam.
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5
Atole de Guayaba, Pink Guava Atole
This atole de guayaba recipe is a spin on my atole blanco, but infused with the vibrant flavor of guavas, which add a tropical twist!
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6
Tropical Guava Butter
If you’re a fan of the tropical flavor of guavas, you’re in for a real treat! Guava butter is a delicious spread made from fresh guavas that are cooked with sugar, and then mixed into softened butter. It’s sweet, tangy, and creamy in texture – perfect for spreading onto toasted sourdough bread!
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Be sure to check out more of my paletas, sweets and desserts! Here are a few of my faves:
Drop a note in the comments and share what you make with guavas! I’d love to hear.
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