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This homemade guava applesauce is one of the most delicious applesauce variations. Applesauce is already pretty amazing and goes with so many different foods, both sweet and savoury. But this recipe takes the classic one up a notch, adding the tropical taste of guava into the mix with the guava flavoured applesauce. You will be surprised at how easy it is to make applesauce from scratch!
When you combine guava and apple sauce with sugar, vanilla and cinnamon, you end up with this tasty treat. So forget guava flavoured applesauce from the store (if they carry it and not many do) and prepare applesauce from scratch with guava to give your taste buds a real treat.
Homemade Guava Applesauce Ingredients
The main ingredient in guava flavoured applesauce is the apples. Gala apples are especially good for this recipe but there are other options to choose from. Consider Fuji, Golden Delicious, Jonamac, McIntosh, Braeburn, or even a combination.
The next ingredient is guava and you will want to use fresh fruit for the best guava flavoured applesauce. Grab some sugar or artificial sweetener if you want to sweeten your applesauce from scratch. This is optional however because the apples and guava will add natural sweetness. If you usually buy unsweetened applesauce you can leave this ingredient out or reduce the amount.
You will also need water as well as vanilla. Use real vanilla extract or vanilla paste for the best flavour. Once you’ve gathered all the ingredients get ready to make the most delicious guava and apple sauce ever!
How to Make Guava and Apple Sauce
Wash the fruit and then peel and core the apples. Chop them up and do the same with the guava. Bear in mind that peeling the guava is optional. Put the prepared chunks of fruit in a pot and add the water, cinnamon, sugar (if using), and vanilla.
Cover the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. After that, let the homemade guava applesauce mixture simmer until the apples are soft enough to mash and a lot of the water has evaporated. Don’t worry about the mixture drying out because the fruit releases juice as it cooks.
Transfer your applesauce from scratch into a blender and puree until smooth. Afterwards, put the guava and apple chunks through a strainer to get rid of any pieces of peel or seeds. Let the mixture cool for an hour then serve. I just know you’re going to love this – it’s one of the tastiest applesauce variations ever.
A Closer Look at Guava
A light green or yellow fruit, guava is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, and Central America. The flesh varies from pink to red and a ripe fruit will have a sweet, musky, strong fragrance.
It’s hard to say where guava originated since they’re found on most continents now and grow best in tropical climates. But we do know the first guava reached North America in the 19th century and it was grown in Florida. Actually Hawaii also had guava but it wasn’t one of the States back then. India produces more of this fruit than any other country – 41% of the world’s guava total in fact.
This fruit boasts potassium, antioxidants, fiber, and Vitamin C. You can tell a guava is ripe because it will yield to light pressure and have a strong, fruity smell. If yours are a bit harder, keep them on the countertop for a couple of days then try again.
Homemade Guava Applesauce FAQs
Homemade guava applesauce will be good for a week or maybe more. Keep it in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
The great thing about homemade guava applesauce is its versatility. How many other sauces pair just as well with savoury foods as they do with sweet ones?
Try this recipe or other applesauce variations with breakfast cereal, ice cream or a sundae. Add a spoonful or two to your next smoothie recipe. Try it alongside meat, such as ham, turkey, pork, or chicken.
Guava Applesauce Recipe
Homemade Guava Applesauce
Ingredients
- 2.2 Pounds apples, I used gala apples
- 1.2 Pounds guava
- 3/4 Cup granulated sugar, optional or monk fruit
- 1 Stick cinnamon
- 4 Cups water
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the apples and guava. Peel, core and chop the apples. Cut the guava into small pieces.
- Place the fruit in a large pot with the water. Add the cinnamon stick, vanilla and sugar. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and let the fruit simmer until the apples can be easily mashed and most of the water has evaporated. Stir frequently. Keep in mind the fruit will make its own juice as they cook.
- Remove from heat and transfer them to a blender. Blend until smooth. Once it is ready, process the apples and guava through a strainer because of the small guava seeds and any pieces of the peel.
- Let it cool for an hour before serving.
Nutrition
Homemade guava applesauce is one of the best applesauce variations you can make. It’s easy to make applesauce from scratch and it’s incredibly versatile and goes with anything from breakfast to dessert to a meat-based dish. You can also enjoy some by itself as a snack!
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Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
This guava applesauce was a game changer! Loved the tropical twist on a classic.
There was no leftovers. This has got to be my new favorite recipe from your site!!
What a unique and delicious spin on applesauce!!! My kids will love this, totally making and sending for school snack tomorrow!
YUM love this variation of the guava in the applesauce, can not wait to try this!
This looks so so good! I have to make this!
This looks so amazing. I’ll have to try this version of applesauce.
Yum! I love guava. It is hard to find sometimes