If you’re looking for a versatile sauce then this Easy Salsa de Guayaba is for you. Made in 15 minutes or less!
This Salsa de Guayaba is a guava sauce that is made with guava paste and a few other ingredients. Popular in Latin America, especially in the Caribbean.
In Puerto Rico, it is almost as popular as the delicious mayo ketchup sauce. In my house, is the sauce to make when we have Puerto Rican style queso frito or fried sorullitos.
But it also works with sweets. You can make guava filled pastries, or you can spread it in a sweet mallorca or drizzle it on a coconut milk pancake.
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Why This Recipe Works
- It works as a dessert sauce but is also great for meats. Try making a chicken pincho or some baked garlic wings and brushing the guava sauce over it! it is so good. Also, use it as a dipping sauce for rice balls Puerto Rican style.
- It only needs 4 ingredients that require very minimal preparation.
Recipe Ingredients
- Water- The water in this recipe serves to dilute the sauce. You can use less water if you want a thick marmalade texture.
- Guava paste- the star of the show is the guava paste. It comes in different shapes but it doesn’t matter the shape or the brand.
- Butter- The butter in this recipe adds a subtle touch of saltiness to the sauce and it also helps to balance the sugar.
- Vinegar- The acid in the vinegar enhances the flavor of the guava. I used white vinegar for the recipe.
How to Make Salsa de Guayaba
- Photo 1: The first step in this recipe is cutting the guava paste into smaller pieces. It is an important step because it helps the guava melt faster without burning. Plus it cuts down on cooking time!
- Photo 2: Add all the ingredients in the pot to cook and stir constantly.
- Photo 3: While stirring keep an eye on the sauce. Don’t leave it unattended because it can quickly burn. Once all the guaya has melted, your sauce is done.
- Photo 4: Lastly you need to store the guava sauce in any container with a lid. I like to store my sauce in a jar.
Recipe Tips
- You can store this in any container with a lid. But is a good idea to store the guava sauce in a bottle to pour it or drizzle it better.
- Refrigerate the sauce and when you’re ready to use, reheat it in the microwave by giving it 15 seconds at a time and then stirring. Continue to do this until the sauce is hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
The guava paste is the result of the guava fruit being processed with sugar and acid. It is the cooked puree of the fruit including the skin that has been strained, mixed with a few ingredients, and then molded. The cool thing about the guava paste is that it doesn’t need any thickening agent to be made because the fruit already has it.
The guava fruit has an interesting taste because it always depends on the stage of the fruit when you eat it. If you eat it when it’s on the greener side it can taste like a pear. If you eat it when is ripe then the taste is more like a strawberry but sweet without any tanginess. But you will notice that you can almost taste it as soon as you smell it because is very fragrant.
Of course, this will depend on where you are located but if you are in the US it is very easy to find. The first stop can be in any Latin bodega or supermarket. But don’t worry because big chain supermarkets carry it like Walmart. You can also buy it online.
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Easy Salsa de Guayaba
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 10 ounces guava paste
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Cut the guava paste into smaller pieces.
- In a large pot over high heat add the water, guava paste, butter and vinegar.
- Cook for 10 minutes and stir constanly so it won't burn. Let it cool before storing.
Recipe Notes
- Storage– Use a container, a condiment bottle, or a jar with a lid to store the salsa de guayaba. It is best to let it cool before storing it. I have saved the sauce in my fridge for a week. I have never left it for longer.
- Reheating- To reheat the salsa de guayaba, you can either use the microwave or heat it up on the stove top on low heat.
- Yield- The recipe yields about 1 ⅓ cups. The serving size is 2 tablespoons.
Stephenie says
Yes! Guava sauce is really good! thank you for trying out the recipe.
Nydia says
Delicious!! Just made it!
Thanks for sharing❤️
Stephenie says
Thank you soo much for your words, glad you are here!
Leslie says
Stephenie! Love your recipes and your beautiful website. I’m a “seasoned” Puerto Rican cook but it is nice to know other people’ flavors. Keep up the good work. Glad I find you. Many blessings!