How to Make Guava Puree

Guava puree adds a tropical touch to blended drinks and desserts.

Tropical guava fruits add an exotic touch to sorbets, smoothies and desserts. Turning the fruit into a puree brings out its full creamy texture. You can use guava puree immediately or freeze it for long term storage. Use the puree frozen or thaw it out to add the flavor of guava to any fruit dish. The color of guava fruit varies, so the puree may be pure white or pale pink, depending on the type of guava you use.

Things You'll Need

• Spoon
• Knife
• Blender
• Lemon juice
• Storage container

Instructions

1. Wash the guava in cool water. Scrub the skin lightly to remove any dirt.

2. Cut the guava in half. Scoop the seeds out of each guava half with a spoon.

3. Scoop the fruit from the guava skin with the spoon or cut it out with a knife. Place the fruit into a blender and discard the skin and seeds.

4. Sprinkle 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the guava in the blender. The acid in the juice prevents the fruit from discoloring.

5. Blend the fruit on low for 1 to 3 minutes, or until the puree reaches the desired consistency. Use the puree immediately or store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to two days.

Tips & Warnings

• Any acidic juice prevents the guava from discoloring. Try orange or grapefruit juice. The flavor of these juices complements the flavor of the guava.

References

• University of Florida Extension; South Florida Tropicals: Guava; Amy Simonne, et al.; July 2004