Guava Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Skin guavas and boil them in water in an aluminium pot until the guavas are just soft, not squishy. Remove from heat, drain off the water.
2. 2
   When cool, halve the guavas and scoop out the seeds. Blend the halves to a pulp.
3. 3
   Put in an aluminium pot and add sugar. Stir continuously on medium heat. After 15 minutes, add lime/lemon juice and food colour.
4. 4
   Continue to stir till mixture thickens, leaves the sides of the pot and comes together like a ball.
5. 5
   Grease a marble slab or wooden board as well as rolling pin. Turn out the mixture on to this surface and roll out till flat and smooth.
6. 6
   Allow to cool a little and while still warm, cut into cubes or diamonds and let cool completely.
7. 7
   Store in an airtight tin.