Guava Pie Filling

Aug 20, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A juicy, sliceable guava pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Chill 4 hr 30 min

Total 5 hr

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

2 ½ cups (612.0 g)guava puree, unsweetened
½ cup (120.0 ml)water
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
⅓ cup (43.0 g)cornstarch
¼ tspfine sea salt
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
1.0 tbsp (14.0 g)unsalted butter
1.0fully baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and salt, then whisk in the guava puree and water until smooth.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils and turns thick and glossy; boil for 1 full minute.
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and butter.
Pour into the prebaked crust and smooth the top. Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make guava pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours 30 minutes to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store guava pie filling?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

A juicy, sliceable guava pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

310 Calories / serving

11.7g Fat

49.5g Carbs

3.8g Protein

26.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2480 cal · 94g fat · 396g carbs · 30g protein · 209g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 310 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 59 min·3.4 mi·~6900 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 42 min·2.1 mi·~4200 steps
Moderate cycling 31 min·6.2 mi
Swimming laps 43 min
Jogging 30 min·2.5 mi·~4800 steps
Stair climbing 29 min·~2600 steps
Dancing 50 min
Bodyweight circuit training 31 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 72 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.