Goiabada (Guava Marmalade)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 16

Traditional Brazilian Goiabada (Guava Marmalade) Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs ripe guava
	1 cup granulated sugar ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

178

Sugar

35g

Fat

Goiabada or Guava Marmalade is a traditional Brazilian sweet that originated in the Minas Gerais region. It is commonly used as a condiment to enhance the taste of various desserts or eaten on its own as a sweet treat. The main ingredients required for preparing this dessert are ripe guava and granulated sugar. From grandmothers to professional chefs, this dessert is a favorite for all Brazilians. So if you are feeling a bit adventurous, try out this delicious yet straightforward sweet recipe today!

Instructions

1.	Wash the guavas and cut each of them into half-inch pieces, removing the seeds.
2.	In a large pot, add the guava pulp to 2 cups of water and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently.
3.	Once the mixture is fully cooked, add sugar and continue to stir until it dissolves completely.
4.	Decrease the heat to low and continue to stir frequently. In approximately 40-50 minutes and when the mixture turns into a thick jelly, take it off the heat.
5.	Pour the mixture into small molds or bowls and allow it to cool down before refrigerating for several hours to harden.

PROS

Goiabada is a delicious sweet that can be quickly prepared with only two ingredients – ripe guava and granulated sugar.

This dessert is perfect for people who want to enjoy a fruity flavor while still indulging their sweet tooth.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar as goiabada (guava marmalade) requires sugar for its preparedness in addition to the natural sugar content present in ripe guavas.

It is advised to enjoy this dessert as an occasional treat in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Guavas contain a high amount of vitamin C and can help boost the immune system, promote healthy skin, and improve vision.
This dessert can also help in digestion due to both guavas and sugar content, although it should be consumed in moderation.