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Made with Guava

Guava is a tropical fruit that tastes like a mix between a strawberry and a lemon. Because of its high pectin content, you’re able to make guava jams, guava marmalade, and guava paste from the fruit.

Whether you’re using guava paste, guava fruit, or guava nectar, these sweet and savory recipes made with guava are sure to impress!

Popular recipes include Pastelitos de Guayaba + Queso (Guava Cheese Pastries!)Guava Cake Bars (Cuban Masa Real de Guayaba), and Guava Coconut Lime Margarita.

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    Guava is a tropical fruit that tastes like a mix between a strawberry and a lemon. Because of its high pectin content, you’re able to make guava jams, guava marmalade, and guava paste from the fruit.

    Whether you’re using guava paste, guava fruit, or guava nectar, these sweet and savory recipes made with guava are sure to impress!

    A few favorite guava recipes include these pastelitos de guayaba + queso (guava cheese pastries), guava cake bars (Cuban masa real de guayaba), and this refreshing guava coconut lime margarita.

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    Miami native, first-generation Cuban-American, and the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind A Sassy Spoon. Here you’ll find approachable Cuban and Latin-inspired recipes for the home cook!

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