Tangy Guava Jelly Recipe
Overview:
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 5 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 4 1/2 cups
🥣 Category: Jellies
🔍 Keywords: Fruit, Caribbean, < 15 Mins, Canning, Easy
Ingredients:
- 4 cups guava juice
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 packet pectin
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Guava Juice:
- Wash 2 quarts of guavas.
- Remove the blossom end and slice the guavas.
- Cover with water in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- Strain the juice through a jelly bag to extract the liquid.
2. Cook the Jelly:
- In a large stainless steel pot, combine the guava juice and pectin.
- Bring to a quick boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, add the sugar and return to a boil.
- Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Remove the pot from heat and skim off any foam that has formed on the surface.
- Ladle the hot jelly into clean, hot jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
- Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth or paper towel.
- Seal the jars with lids and rings, ensuring they are tight but not overly tight.
- Process the sealed jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes to ensure proper preservation.
- Carefully remove the jars from the water bath and allow them to cool completely on a clean towel or rack.
- Once cooled, check the seals by pressing on the center of each lid. If it pops back, the seal is not secure, and the jar should be refrigerated and used promptly.
Serving Suggestions:
This tangy guava jelly is perfect spread on toast, biscuits, or crackers. It also makes a delightful filling for thumbprint cookies or as a topping for cheesecake or ice cream. Get creative and experiment with incorporating it into your favorite recipes!
Nutritional Information (per 1 tablespoon serving):
- Calories: 20.6
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0.01mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 5.1g
- Protein: 0g
Tips:
- Ensure all equipment is thoroughly cleaned and sterilized before use to prevent contamination.
- Use fresh, ripe guavas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste preference and the sweetness of the guavas.
- Stir the jelly mixture constantly while boiling to prevent scorching.
- Label the jars with the date of preparation for easy reference.
- Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 1 month for optimal freshness.
Enjoy the tropical flavors of this homemade Tangy Guava Jelly! 🌴🍯
