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Guava Vanilla Simple Syrup

A tropical simple syrup for cocktails and smoothies, dressing tropical fruits even, drizzled over french toast.  What will you use it for?

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ripe pink guavas about 8
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 vanilla bean split and seeds scraped
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

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  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

Nutrition Information

Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 177mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 265IU (5%) Vitamin C 97.1mg (108%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 177mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 265IU 5%
Vitamin C 97.1mg 108%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.