Tropical jewel-toned sweet from ripe guava, lime, sugar, and butter with a fragrant, delicate tang.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 4 cups ripe guava, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
02 - 1/2 cup water
→ Sugar & Flavor
03 - 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
→ Enrichment
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
→ Coating
06 - 1/4 cup superfine sugar for dusting
# How-To Steps:
01 - Grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - Place chopped guava and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until fruit is soft, approximately 15 minutes.
03 - Transfer cooked guava to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Pass through a fine mesh sieve to remove any remaining seeds or fibers.
04 - Measure 2 cups of guava puree and return to the heavy-bottomed saucepan.
05 - Add granulated sugar and fresh lime juice to the puree. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula.
06 - Continue cooking for 30 to 40 minutes until mixture thickens noticeably and begins to pull away from pan sides. Add butter and stir until glossy and very thick, forming a cohesive mass that holds its shape.
07 - Immediately transfer the hot mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
08 - Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for 1 hour until completely set.
09 - Lift the set mixture out using parchment paper. Cut into 1-inch squares or diamonds using a greased knife.
10 - If desired, roll finished pieces in superfine sugar to coat evenly.
