Guava Jam/ Guava Jam Recipe/How To Make Guava Jam | (2024)

Have you been looking for a delicious and easy-to-make jam? Look no further than this Guava Jam without pectin! It requires only three ingredients to prepare. It’s the perfect addition to any meal or snack!

As summer started, there were loads of guavas everywhere. My intuition said, Why not make my favourite jam with guava? Yes, making jam with seasonal fruit without pectin is my favourite. Check out my favouriteHomemade Strawberry Jam,Homemade Mixed Fruit Jam,Homemade Mango Jam,Easy Raspberry Jam Without Pectin,Easy Blueberry jam,and Black Grape Jam Recipe.

Why’ll You Love This Guava Jam

• it is deliciously sweet with a lovely guava flavour.
• easy to make
• it all needs only three ingredients
• pectin-free jam

How to choose guava and know its nutrients

Guava is not an expensive fruit like other fruits. It is easily affordable and rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. To know more about guava, you can read more benefitsat StyleCraze.com.

Pink Guavas – Choosing the best and most fleshy fruit is good. I feel the pink-coloured variety is the best for making jam. It gives the guava jam a distinct colour, flavour, and taste. It is less available compared to the white variety guava.

White Guavas – are plenty and available throughout the year. It is fleshy, with white pulp and fewer seeds, and tastes delicious. But for making a jam, you need the colour. So my pick is always pink guavas.

Ingredients for Guava Jam Recipe

The measurements are given below in the recipe card. There are two tabs. One is the US cup, and the other is Metric measurements. Do click the tab according to your preference.

• ripe guavas ( pink-fleshed guava )
• sugar
• lemon juice
• water

These four simple ingredients make this tropical fruit a finger-licking delicious aromatic condiment.

Let’s see the step-by-step preparation of Guava Jam Recipe

Wash the guavas well and cut them into halves. You can see it is fleshy with fewer seeds. It is how I prefer to make jam.

Chop guavas into small to medium pieces. So that it cooks evenly.

Add the chopped guavas to a pan with a cup of water and cook until soft. It takes 10 to 12 minutes to cook.

It is perfectly cooked. Switch off the heat and let it cool completely.

Add cooled cooked guavas in a blender and blend to puree consistency.

Start by combining the guava and sugar in a non-stick pan.

Stir well until sugar dissolves completely.

The guava puree starts to thicken. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Now add lemon or lime juice.

The guava jam is ready. The jam starts to swirl around the pan. It’s time to check the consistency of the jam.

How to check the consistency of guava jam?

To check, add a drop or two of jam mixture to a small plate of water. If the jam mixture stays as it is without dissolving, you achieve the perfect consistency. Remove the pan from the heat and let the jam cool before transferring it to an airtight container.

How to store Guava Jam?

Take a sterilized Jar ( How to sterilise jar for jams and preserves ) fill jam up to the rim of the Glass Jar and turn it upside down and leave it for a few hours before storing it in a cool and dry place. Turning the filled Jam bottle upside down creates a vacuum and helps to increase shelf life. The jam will be good for months if it is unopened. Once opened, store it in the fridge. Use a clean, dry spoon for use.

How to serve Guava jam?

Guava jam can be used in a variety of recipes, from toast to pastries, and even as a topping for ice cream. It is best for any flat bread; just spread it, roll it, and gobble it.

FAQ

Notes

You can blend or mash guava with a potato masher. Also, if you are not a big fan of seed crunchiness, you can strain the guava puree and discard the seeds.
Do not reduce the quantity of sugar and lemon juice.
Always use a dry spoon to consume jam.

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