Fruit Recipe - Jam from Guava

Guava is said to be rich in vitamin C and Vitamin C is good for your body defense mechanism, Guava is used to treat sore throats, vertigo, stomach upsets and vomitting.

The decoction is used as a cure for diarrhoea, and is also used to topically cure ulcers, wounds and skin sores.

Its flower is mashed and applied to treat painful eye conditions like sun strain and conjunctivitis.

The fruit can be had as it is or in the form of jellies, jams and juice. Check out some recipes made with guava.

Here is the recipe made from Guava, Guava Jam.

You will require 4 ingredients to make Guava Jam

• 1 kg. guavas, ripe
• 600 gms. Sugar
• 2 tsp. citric acid
• 4 drops green food colour

Follow the following method to prepare Guava Jam

1. Wash, peel, chop and pressure cook with half cup water.
2. Mash guava. Strain pulp, discard seeds.
3. Cook sugar and pulp on low, till sugar dissolves.
4. Cook and stir frequently, till mixture is thick.
5. Check consistency with plate test.
6. Add citric acid and colour.
7. Mix till well blended.
8. Fill in sterile jar. Cool and store.

Thats it! Guava Jam is ready to serve.

Time taken to make Guava Jam is 20min

Quantity Sufficient for 10 days in small quantity.