Candied Guavas

1. 1

   Peel guavas and cut in half; remove seeds.

2. 2

   Soak in cold water for 30 minutes, wash well.

3. 3

   Add boiling water and simmer until tender.

4. 4

   Lift out carefully and place in cold water for 6 hours.

5. 5

   Drain carefully and simmer for 30 minutes in a heavy syrup made of the sugar and water.

6. 6

   Keep in syrup until the following day.

7. 7

   Cook again in syrup until guavas are well coated and juice is very thick.

8. 8

   Skim from the syrup, drain, spread on a wire rack and allow to dry until no longer sticky.

9. 9

   Pack between sheets of waxed paper in a tin or a glass jar.

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