November 9, 2012

Poached Guava

 

Ingredients
8  ripe Guavas
360ml/12fl.oz. Water
100g/4oz  Sugar
60ml/2fl.oz. Lemon Juice
 

Instructions

 
1. Peel the guavas and cut into halves. Remove the seeds and pulp and set aside.
 
2. Cut the guava flesh into strips about 12mm/ ¼  inch wide. Set aside.
 
3. Put the seeds and pulp in a saucepan together with the water, bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes.
 
4. Strain the mixture and rub through wire sieve into a clean saucepan. 

5. Add the sugar, lemon juice and guava strips to the strained mixture in the pan, mix well and boil slowly for about 3-4 minutes or until the fruit is soft.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
 
5. Serve cold with ice cream.