Mexican guavas are a tropical delight known for their sweet and slightly tart flavor. These small, green fruits have a creamy and granular texture reminiscent of a ripe pear. Their vibrant taste profile makes them perfect for creating guava juice, blending into tropical smoothies, making flavorful jams, or adding a unique twist to fruit salads.
 
Taste Profile: Can vary depending on the variety, but often has a stronger, more musky and aromatic flavor than Thai guava. It can range from sweet to slightly tart.
 
Texture Profile: The flesh can be soft and creamy to firm, depending on ripeness and variety. It typically contains many small, edible seeds. The skin is thin and can be yellow or greenish.
 
How to Ripen Quickly: To ripen Mexican guava, place it in a paper bag at room temperature, especially with a banana or apple. Check daily for softness.
 
How to Keep Fresh Longest: Store slightly ripe Mexican guavas in the refrigerator crisper drawer for a few days.
 
Drink Recipes:
Mexican Guava Smoothie: Blend ripe Mexican guava with milk or yogurt, a touch of honey, and a pinch of cinnamon.
Guava Agua Fresca: Blend peeled and chopped Mexican guava with water and lime juice. Sweeten to taste and strain.
 
Meal Recipes:
Guava Paste (Bocadillo): Simmer peeled and seeded Mexican guava pulp with sugar until it thickens into a firm paste.
Guava BBQ Sauce: Incorporate guava puree into your favorite BBQ sauce recipe for a sweet and tangy twist.