Homemade guava roll
If you like Mexican food, you’ve probably had homemade guava roll at some point. Well, it is a typical sweet from this country that you can get in any candy store or popular market. But, it is simple to prepare and is ideal for a children’s snack or to share with some friends after lunch. Therefore, on this occasion we will explain the recipe to you.
Ingredients
You can get the ingredients for the homemade guava roll in any supermarket near your home. You probably even have them in your kitchen pantry. In addition, these products are very economical and you will not need to make a large investment.
• 500 grams of ripe guavas,
• 500 grams of grated piloncillo.
• 2 cups of water.
• The juice and zest of a large lemon.
• 200 grams of sugar.
• 50 grams of chopped walnut.
Steps
The process you must follow to prepare the homemade guava roll is very simple to prepare. That is, it can be made by any Mexican food fan without needing to be an expert pastry chef. To do that, you just have to follow these steps:
Step 1
In a saucepan, place the guavas with enough water to cover them completely. Then, cook them for 40 minutes or until you can easily remove the shell.
Step 2
Place the guavas in a processor or blender with a little water, blend and remove all the seeds with the help of a strainer. Thus, you will have a puree.
Step 3
In another saucepan add the previous porridge and add the lemon zest along with its juice. Also, add all the piloncillo and cook for 40 minutes over medium heat to form a kind of guava jam.
Step 4
Place parchment paper on a large tray and spread a little oil. Add granulated sugar all over the paper. Next, pour out the previous mixture and spread it over the entire surface of the tray with a thickness of approximately 1 cm. Let it cool for 60 minutes.
Step 5
Place the nutmeg all over the top of the mixture, and with the help of the parchment paper begin to roll the guava layer. Then cut into pieces according to the desired size.
Finally, the homemade guava roll is a typical Mexican dessert and easy to make at home. Well, it does not require applying gastronomic techniques or sophisticated kitchen instruments for its preparation. Plus, your whole family and especially the little ones will love it.
