Guava Caramel Pecan Rolls Mexican Recipe

Guava Caramel Pecan Rolls Mexican Recipe

Ingredients

Recipe for: Guayabate – Guava Caramel Pecan Rolls

Makes 2

• 1? pounds guavas, cleaned
• 2 cups sugar, plus more for dusting
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¾ cup cajeta, homemade or store-bought
• ½ cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans

Method

1. Cover the guavas with water in a medium nonreactive pot and cook over medium heat until soft, 10 to 15 minutes
2. Let cool slightly, and then puree the guava in a food processor
3. Strain to remove the seeds and measure 2 cups
4. Combine the guava puree and the sugar in the nonreactive pot over medium heat, adjusting the heat to maintain a constant simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and you can see the bottom of the pot when scraped with a spoon, about 30 minutes
5. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine
6. Turn a baking sheet upside down, spray lightly with oil, place a piece of parchment paper on top, and dust lightly with sugar
7. Pour the cooked guava mixture onto the baking sheet and spread with an offset spatula to about ½ inch thick
8. Allow to cool to the touch until it doesn’t feel sticky, 40 to 50 minutes, then spread on the cajeta to about ½ inch from the edges
9. Sprinkle the pecans all over
10. Roll tightly away from you until you reach the center, then cut along the rolled edge
11. Repeat with the remaining half so you have 2 rolls
12. Allow to set, and cut into slices as desired
13. To store, wrap in parchment paper and then in plastic wrap
14. Store in a dry, cool area for up to 1 month
15. Cut the paste into pieces and place in a double boilder over medium heat
16. Allow the paste to melt, stirring frequently and pressing it against the sides until smooth

Variation: GUAVA ROLL-UPS Let the guava mixture cool on the baking sheet, without adding the cajeta and nuts, then slice into long strips and roll up

Variation: GUAVA PASTE Pour the guava mixture into a lightly oiled mold or ceramic serving dish, cover, and allow to set at room temperature

Variation: MANGO CARAMEL PECAN ROLLS To use mangoes instead of guavas, peel the mangoes, cook in boiling water for 5 minutes, then let cool Remove the flesh and puree, strain, and then measure out 2 cups and proceed with the recipe

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