Receta de pasta de guayaba (Bocadillo colombiano)

Ingredientes

• 600 g ripe guavas ((aprox. 4 medium-sized guavas))
• 500 ml of water ((2.5 cups))
• 450 g white sugar ((2 1/4 cups))
• juice of 1 orange
• sugar, to sprinkle

Preparación

1. 1

   Boil guavasPlace whole guavas in a small boiling pot with water. They won't be covered completely. Add lid and boil guavas for 20 minutes. The skin will burst open

2. 2

   Blend guavasPlace the guavas and cooking liquid/water in a food processor and blend until smooth

3. 3

   Strain guava mixturePlace a sieve over a boiling pot and strain out the seeds. You might have to use a spoon to press the pulp through the strainer. Discard the seeds

4. 4

   Add sugar, orange juice and cook for 1 hourAdd sugar and orange juice to the guava mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil and let boil softly for 1 hour. Stir regularly (every 2-3 minutes) to prevent the paste from sticking to the pot and to assure it cooks evenly.The mixture will have a pink color at the beginning, a red-to-orange color halfway, and a red-to-pink color at the end.The consistency will change from liquid to thick and sticky, and being able to see the bottom of the pot when stirring.

5. 5

   Place in tin and let setPlace the guava paste in a (silicone) baking tin (about 30 x 6 cm; a cake tin). Sprinkle with sugar. Let cool to room temperature. Cover with foil and place in the refrigerator to set overnight/ a couple of hours.Cut in blocks. Serve as candy or with a piece of cheese. Enjoy!