Guava Vanilla Simple Syrup

1. Peel the guavas with a vegetable peeler.  Cut them in half, crosswise and use a spoon to scoop out the center portions of the fruit to remove the seeds. Discard the seeds. Cut the guava into 1" -2" pieces.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the guava, sugar, water, vanilla seeds and vanilla bean as well as the cinnamon stick.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on medium low for 15 minutes.  Remove from heat and let the guava syrup steep for 20 minutes.
3. Place a large strainer over a large bowl and carefully pour the fruit and simple syrup into the strainer.  Reserve fruit for another use.
4. Set a fine mesh strainer over a large jar and strain the remaining sediment from the simple syrup.  Let the syrup come to room temperature and transfer it to a jar with a tight fitting lid.  Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

RECIPES USING GUAVA VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP

1. HOMEMADE GUAVA SHERBETGUAVA BANANA RUM DAIQUIRI