Guava Paste with Almonds (Pastel de Guayaba)

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A sweet and tangy guava paste blended with toasted almonds, a traditional Puerto Rican conserve enjoyed on bread or cheese. This Puerto Rican-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers ripe guavas, almonds, sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 Puerto Rican cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread 1/2 cup almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool, then chop coarsely.
  2. Step 2: Peel and dice 4 ripe guavas. In a blender, combine guavas, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Step 3: Transfer mixture to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes until thickened and reduced by half. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Stir in toasted almonds. Spoon into a sterilized jar, seal tightly, and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve chilled with bread or cheese.

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