Guava
Guava is a tropical Mexican fruit with pink flesh and an intensely sweet fragrance, rich in vitamin C. It is used in guava agua fresca, in guava paste served with goat's cheese, in Christmas ponche, and in desserts such as guava pie. It is also eaten fresh with chilli and salt as a popular street snack.
Estimated retail price
~£3.99 / 400g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Guava, part of the fruits section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 14 recipes in our collection, including Christmas Punch, Guava Water and Candied Pumpkin in Piloncillo Syrup. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Guava
DrinksChristmas Punch
DrinksGuava Water
DessertsCandied Pumpkin in Piloncillo Syrup
DrinksAtole de Guayaba (Guava Corn Drink)
Street FoodMexican Tuna Tostadas
DessertsGuava Paste
StewsChicken Chilorio (Sinaloa)
Street FoodChorreadas (Sweet Corn Fritters)
DrinksCurado de Pulque (Fruit Pulque)
DessertsDulce de Tejocote (Mexican Hawthorn Compote)
DessertsTrompadas (Guava and Hawthorn Sweets)
DessertsGuava Burnt Milk Candy (Leche Quemada)
DrinksCold Fruit Punch
DrinksChristmas Ponche with a Kick
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Guava?
Guava is used in 14 recipes in our collection, such as Christmas Punch and Guava Water. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Guava in the UK?
You can buy Guava online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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