Goiabada Brazilian Guava Paste

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Medium

A deep red, firm guava paste cooked with sugar until it pulls away from the pot, then cooled and sliced. Classic with fresh white cheese. Makes 16 slices in about 5 hr 20 min.

Prep 20 min

Cook 60 min

Cooling 4 hr

Total 5 hr 20 min

Yield 16 slices

Diet Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2 ¾ cups (700 g)guava pulp, peeled, seeded and pureed, or thawed frozen guava pulp
2 ½ cups (500 g)granulated sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml)lemon juice

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Instructions

Lightly oil an 8-inch square pan or line it with parchment.
Combine the guava puree, sugar and lemon juice in a wide heavy pot (4-quart) and stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Bring to a gentle bubble, then lower the heat to medium-low. Stir every minute or two with a long wooden spoon; the mixture will spit, so keep a lid nearby to deflect.
Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring more often as it thickens, until it darkens to brick red and a spoon dragged across the bottom leaves a clear trail that closes slowly. It should reach about 220 F (104 C).
Pour into the pan, smooth the top and cool uncovered for 30 minutes.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours until completely firm, then turn out and cut into slices or squares.

Tips

Use a wide pot so moisture evaporates quickly.
Wear long sleeves; hot guava splatters.
Serve with fresh cheese, which Brazilians call Romeu e Julieta.
Hot sugar paste can burn badly; keep face and arms back from splatter. Refrigerate the finished paste; it is not shelf-stable.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make goiabada brazilian guava paste?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes 16 slices.

How should I store goiabada brazilian guava paste?

Wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 4 weeks. Do not store at room temperature.

Can I make goiabada brazilian guava paste ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Serve it with fresh white cheese and coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 16 servings this recipe makes.

151 Calories / serving

0.4g Fat

37.5g Carbs

1.2g Protein

35.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (16 servings): ~2416 cal · 6g fat · 600g carbs · 19g protein · 563g sugar

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