Guava Juice Recipe

Attention guava lovers! You have got to try this homemade guava juice recipe using only a handful of ingredients. Go ahead and reap the health benefits of this Caribbean beverage from the comfort of your home.

Ah! Guava! Guava! so good that you gotta say it twice, right? 

I am a self processed guava girl BUT...getting hold of it can present itself as a challenge at the best of times.

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The taste and ripeness determination

As the guava matures, it will start to ripen and the colour of the rind should lighten. There are a few ways that you can determine the readiness of guava.

Just like mango, if you give the rind a gentle squeeze it should be slightly soft and not too firm.

Also as the fruit ripens, you should be able to smell it. The smell will become quite strong the longer it is left, to the point where you won't even need to hold it towards your nose.

Also, the taste, should be more on the sweet side and not too sour or bitter.

What goes well with guava?

Any of the following pair very well with guava;

• Coconut milk
• Pineapple
• Lychee
• Mango
• Banana
• Strawberry
• Passionfruit
• Guinep (Chennette, Spanish Lime)
• Orange
• Yellow Jackfruit

What is the best way to preserve guava juice?

If you don't intend to drink the whole pitcher then simply pour the juice into an ice cube tray, freeze and use at your leisure!

That way, nothing goes to waste!

Ways to use guava

You can use guava in so many ways to make any of the following;

• Cheesecake
• Turnovers/empanadas
• BBQ sauce and/or any other type of sauce
• Fruit punch
• Sweets i.e guava cheese
• Paste
• Ice cream/sorbet
• Juice/smoothies
• Cake

And of course the most original method is to eat it in its original raw state.

The health benefits

Like many fruit and vegetables, guava is no different in being considered a superfood and a powerhouse with a host of health benefits;

• Contains antioxidants, vitamin c, potassium and high in fibre.
• Lowers blood sugar levels.
• Drinking guava leaf tea helps to stablise blood sugar levels.
• Boost heart healthy, protecting it from damage caused by free radicals.
• Lowers bad cholesterol (Low Density Lipoprotein) and promotes our good cholesterol (High Density Lioprotein).
• Helps to ease constiption and regulates bowel movements.
• Relieves painful symptoms of menstruation (
  • Slice the guava in half, cut off the ends and then proceed to peel the skin and discard it.
  • Once peeled, add the water and ginger to the blender.
  • Add the guava then proceed to puree (you may need to do this in batches).

  

  • Use a fine mesh strainer to strain off the juice from the puree over a jug/pitcher or a bowl.
  • Stir in the lime juice and sweeten, if required to taste.

  Notes and tips

  • Keep any leftover guava juice refrigerated and consume within 5 days.
  • If your guava is not ripe, leave it to ripen on the countertop.
  • Feel free to mix things up by adding some pineapple, grape or mango juice instead of just using water.
  • You can get guava from most grocery stores/supermarkets that cater to African Caribbean/Asian and Latinos.
  • The ripeness of the guava will determine whether or not you will need to add sweetener.
  • For sweetener use a liquid low GI such as agave syrup, coconut nectar or coconut nectar
  • If you don't have a juicer, it is recommended to strain the juice first to remove the pulp and seeds.
  • You can use any variation of guava to make this recipe i.e red, white etc...
  • If you have a powerful blender i.e Vitamix, Ninja or Blendtech you don't need to remove the seeds first.
  • If you want your guava juice to be much thinner then stir in more water/ fruit juice.

  

  More drink recipes to try

  • Jamaican Ginger Beer
  • Aloe Vera Juice
  • Tamarind Juice
  • Ginger Turmeric Shot Recipe
  • Sea Moss Smoothie
  • Jamaican June Plum
  • Jamaican Lemonade
  • Mauby Drink
  • Iced Cerasee Tea

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  Guava Juice Recipe

  Attention guava lovers! You have got to try this homemade guava juice recipe using only a handful of ingredients. Go ahead and reap the health benefits of this Caribbean beverage from the comfort of your home.

  5 from 8 votes

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  Course: Drinks

  Cuisine: Caribbean

  Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

  Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

  Servings: 6 people

  Calories: 166kcal

  Author: Charla

  Ingredients

  • ▢ 8 ripe guavas
  • ▢ 1 inch ginger peeled
  • ▢ 2 tablespoon lime juice (30g)
  • ▢ 8 cups water (1.89 litres) can use 2-4 cups of fruit juice .ie mango, pineapple etc..
  • ▢ sweetener to taste optional

  Instructions

  • Slice the guava in half, cut off the ends and then proceed to peel the skin and discard it.
  • Once peeled, add the water and ginger to the blender.
  • Add the guava then proceed to puree (you may need to do this in batches).
  • Use a fine mesh strainer to strain off the juice from the puree over a jug/pitcher or a bowl.
  • Stir in the lime juice and sweeten, if required to taste.

  Notes

  • Keep any leftover guava juice refrigerated and consume within 5 days.
  • If your guava is not ripe, leave it to ripen on the countertop.
  • Feel free to mix things up by adding some pineapple, grape or mango juice instead of just using water.
  • You can get guava from most grocery stores/supermarkets that cater to African Caribbean/Asian and Latinos.
  • The ripeness of the guava will determine whether or not you will need to add sweetener.
  • For sweetener use a liquid low GI such as agave syrup, coconut nectar or coconut nectar
  • If you don't have a juicer, it is recommended to strain the juice first to remove the pulp and seeds.
  • You can use any variation of guava to make this recipe i.e red, white etc...
  • If you have a powerful blender i.e Vitamix, Ninja or Blendtech you don't need to remove the seeds first.
  • If you want your guava juice to be much thinner then stir in more water/ fruit juice.

  Nutrition

  Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 260mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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