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gpkgto

Nov 4, 2009, 11:11 AM

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Guayaba jelly/mermelada?

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I need recipes for my bushels of guayabas. If someone has a jelly recipe--do they sell sure-gel in Mexico? Maybe I don't need it.

yucatandreamer

Nov 4, 2009, 12:18 PM

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Re: [gpkisner] Guayaba jelly/mermelada?

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They will make jelly quite well without any "magic". Fruit, Sugar Water. I overcooked the juice and sugar to make a nice rubbery product once. Add water to the fruit to where you can see it between the fruits (use some underripe fruit, simmer for a 1/2 hour or so, strain in a jelly bag-I use new cheap Knee High hose and throw out. Use 3/4 to 1 cup sugar to each cup of juice and cook to jelly stage.

If you end up with more of an ate than a jelly it makes a nice glaze on meats.

esperanza

Nov 4, 2009, 12:18 PM

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Re: [gpkisner] Guayaba jelly/mermelada?

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What you want is pectina, if you need it. We buy it at a bakery supply store here in Morelia. It's not cheap.

A recipe from Africa: http://www.african-recipes-secrets.com/guava-jam.html, The recipe doesn't call for pectin.

You can also make ate de guayaba, which will use more of your guayabas than the jam. You won't need pectin for this recipe, either.

Recipe: http://www.guiadetacos.com/...oreliano-receta.html

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gpkgto

Nov 4, 2009, 12:20 PM

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Re: [yucatandreamer] Guayaba jelly/mermelada?

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Thanks--I'll try this!

gpkgto

Nov 4, 2009, 12:21 PM

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Re: [esperanza] Guayaba jelly/mermelada?

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This will be what I need--we don't have such a store in Irapuato (at least that I know of).

esperanza

Nov 4, 2009, 2:24 PM

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This will be what I need--we don't have such a store in Irapuato (at least that I know of).

Actually, you do! Bob Mrotek can tell you its name. You'll find it on an andador not far from the plaza.

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gpkgto

Nov 4, 2009, 3:08 PM

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Re: [esperanza] Guayaba jelly/mermelada?

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Great--thanks! I don't know Bob Mrotek though--but I can look around myself.

(This post was edited by gpkisner on Nov 4, 2009, 3:12 PM)

esperanza

Nov 4, 2009, 7:42 PM

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http://mexicobob.blogspot.com/

Bob's wonderful blog, full of weird and fascinating information about Mexico.

http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com

(This post was edited by esperanza on Nov 4, 2009, 7:45 PM)

gpkgto

Nov 5, 2009, 6:21 AM

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What a surprise--we don't know many expats here in Irapuato. Thanks again!