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Best Tropical Guava Butter Spread

GUAVA BUTTER RECIPE

by Lola Dweck
Guava butter is a delicious spread made by combining softened butter with guava puree. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory and makes a lovely gourmet gift!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 20
Calories 69 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound guavas about 8 small guavas
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 stick butter unsalted

Instructions
 

  • Blend and strain guavas. Using a sharp knife, cut off the tips of each guava. Add guavas to blender canister with just enough water to get the blender going, about 1/2 cup, and process until smooth on low setting, about 30 seconds. Strain out seeds by pressing the puree through a fine mesh sieve using a rubber spatula.
  • Cook guava puree. Add guava puree, lemon zest and juice, and sugar to a small pot and cook over medium heat until the mixture has thickened to a jam-like consistency, for about 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat. Stir frequently to avoid scorching the bottom of the guava puree. Once ready, remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Combine guava mixture with butter. Next, add butter and guava mixture to a glass bowl and using a spatula or spoon, mix until ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Serve and enjoy. Serve at room temperature for easy spreadability. Refrigerate leftover guava butter in an airtight container.

A Note from Lola

TIPS, TRICKS, AND SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Seed removal: While some people enjoy the rustic texture of guava butter with seeds, I prefer a smoother consistency. To remove seeds, strain the cooked guava mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Sweetness: Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less sugar. You can also use honey, agave, or maple syrup for a natural sweetness.
  • Variations: Experiment with different spices like cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom, or cloves to add complexity to your guava butter.

WHAT TO PAIR WITH GUAVA BUTTER

  • Breakfast: Pancakes, waffles, French toast, biscuits, bagels, and scones.
  • Bread: Apple bread, persimmon bread, cornbread, dinner rolls, or sourdough bread.
  • Grilled meats: Chicken, shrimp, pork, or salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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