How to Remove the Seeds From a Guava

Enjoy guava fresh or incorporate it into a tropical-inspired recipe.

Guava is a sweet treat from the tropics. The round fruit with blush-colored flesh is grown in area such as Florida, the West Indies and the Bahamas, and is commonly found in tropical dishes. You can use fresh guava to make pastries, seafood recipes, salads, jellies, pudding and even thick, rich milkshakes. For the best flavor, choose ripe, fragrant guavas that give to slight finger pressure. Guavas feature hard, yellow-hued seeds that are simple to remove from the fruit. Does this Spark an idea?

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Paper towel
Cutting board
Sharp paring knife
Spoon

Instructions

- 1
  
  Rinse the guava under running water to remove any dirt or bacteria. Dry the fruit with a paper towel.
- 2
  
  Place the guava on a cutting board. Cut the fruit in half crosswise using a sharp paring knife.
- 3
  
  Scoop out the guava's pulp and seeds using a spoon.
- 4
  
  Remove the guava's flesh and cut it up to use in recipes, or enjoy it directly out of its shell.