Guava Jam

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Suggestions for Uses

• Make guava BBQ sauce to glaze grilled chicken skewers

• Pair it with soft, mild cheeses like cream cheese or mascarpone, or harder cheeses such as Brie, Gouda, or Cheddar, served with crackers, toast, and assorted cold meats.

• Swirl it into plain or Greek yogurt, oatmeal, or use it as a topping for pancakes and waffles. 

• Fill Cuban pastelitos de guayaba y queso, croissants, or turnovers.

• Mix it into muffin or coffee cake batter, or use it as a filling for thumbprint cookies, tarts, or a layered trifle dessert.

• Spoon it over cheesecake, ice cream, or a slice of pound cake.

• Create a guava buttercream frosting for cakes and cupcakes. 

• Thin the jam with a little orange juice or vinegar to create a glaze for meats. It pairs well with chicken wings, shrimp, or lamb chops.

• It can be transformed into a chutney or added to marinades for a tropical, sweet-tangy flavor profile.

• Use it as a flavorful alternative to traditional jelly in a PB&J, or incorporate it into a gourmet grilled cheese or a Cubano sandwich. 

• Stir a spoonful into hot or iced tea, blend it into a smoothie, or use it to flavor cocktails like margaritas and mimosas.

• Guava-glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro-jalapeño Salsa

• Shrimp And Mango Skewers with Guava-lime Glaze

• Create a trifle with slices of pound cake, layers of Guava Jam, whipped cream, and fresh seasonal fruit, such as peaches or berries.

• Add a 1/2 cup to your favorite muffin or scone recipe

• Add 2 Tbsp to your favorite smoothie recipe

• Churn into homemade ice cream 

• Add it to your favorite bourbon