Atole de Guayaba

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh guavas (cut into quarters)
• 4 cups milk
• 4 Tablespoons masa harina (or 1/4 cup masa dough)
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups water (divided)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine masa harina and 1 cup of water in a bowl. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place guavas in a medium saucepan with the sugar, cinnamon, and the remaining water.

3. 3

   Bring the water to a simmer and cook until the fruit is tender and falling apart.

4. 4

   Allow to lightly cool down, then transfer everything to a blender and blend until pureed.

5. 5

   Strain the pureed guavas into a medium pot. Discard solids.

6. 6

   Add the milk to the pot along with baking soda. Place the pot over medium heat.

7. 7

   Bring to a simmer and set the heat to medium-low.

8. 8

   Stir in the masa harina mixture while mixing with a spoon to prevent atole from forming lumps.

9. 9

   Set the heat to medium-low and cook for about 15 minutes or until the atole thickens to the point it coats the back of a spoon.

10. 10

    Adjust sweetness to taste, turn off the heat, and serve atole de guayaba in mugs.