Easy Guava Bars
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
208 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Paraguayan
Easy Guava Bars
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If you're a fan of sweet and nutty flavors, then these Guava Bars recipes are just what you're looking for! Made with a rich and nutty base and a layer of sweet guava paste, these bars will surely be a hit with anyone who loves the tropical taste of guava.
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Ingredients
- 64 g ½ cup pecans , toasted
- 139 g 1 cup all-purpose flour , spooned into a measuring cup and leveled off with a knife
- 27 g ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 23 g ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 stick unsalted butter , softened
- 103 g ½ cup granulated sugar
- 51 g ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg , room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F and adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Spray an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper so that it hangs over on two sides. Spray the parchment.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, place the pecans, flour, coconut, oats, baking powder, and kosher salt. Pulse until the mixture until a fine, sand-like texture. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar on medium speed until light and creamy. Add the egg and beat until combined.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. (The dough will be sticky). Scatter two-thirds of the dough in clumps in the baking pan and press it lightly with floured hands on the bottom and ½ inch up the sides.
- Spread the Guava Preserve over the surface of the dough, leaving ¼-inch space between the guava and the sides of the baking dish. Pinch medium pieces of the remaining dough with your fingers and drop them evenly on top of the guava (they will not be covered).
- Bake the guava bars for about 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown. Let the guava bars cool in the baking dish on a rack for about 15 minutes.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and onto the countertop. Pull the parchment paper away from the sides to prevent sticking, and then let sit until completely cool. Once cooled, remove the bars from the pan and cut them into 8 pieces—store them at room temperature for up to two days. Pair with our Delicious Hot Cocoa
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Notes
- How to Store & Re-Heat
- How to Store & Re-Heat
- To store: Once cooled, Guava Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, they can be frozen for up to two months. Place the bars in an airtight container, separating the layers with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.
- To store: Once cooled, Guava Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, they can be frozen for up to two months. Place the bars in an airtight container, separating the layers with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.
- To reheat: Remove them from the container and let them come to room temperature. If you prefer warm bars, reheat them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes. Be careful not to overheat them; they can dry and lose texture. Once reheated, serve them as desired.
- To reheat: Remove them from the container and let them come to room temperature. If you prefer warm bars, reheat them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes. Be careful not to overheat them; they can dry and lose texture. Once reheated, serve them as desired.
- Make-Ahead
- Make-Ahead
- To prepare the Guava Bars, you can make the dough and assemble the bars in the baking pan, stopping just before baking. Store the covered pan in the refrigerator for up to a day or two, and then bake when ready. This allows for convenient, freshly baked Guava Bars on demand.
- To prepare the Guava Bars, you can make the dough and assemble the bars in the baking pan, stopping just before baking. Store the covered pan in the refrigerator for up to a day or two, and then bake when ready. This allows for convenient, freshly baked Guava Bars on demand.
- How to Freeze
- How to Freeze
- To freeze Guava Bars, allow them to cool completely after baking. Once cooled, cut them into individual pieces or leave them as a whole slab, depending on your preference. Place the bars in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. If using a container, separate the layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Label the container with the date and contents. Place the container in the freezer and store it for up to three months.
- To freeze Guava Bars, allow them to cool completely after baking. Once cooled, cut them into individual pieces or leave them as a whole slab, depending on your preference. Place the bars in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. If using a container, separate the layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Label the container with the date and contents. Place the container in the freezer and store it for up to three months.
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