Strawberry Guava Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Select guavas that are still firm. Wash, trim off top and bottom and cut in half. Then use a grapefruit spoon to scoop out the center with all seeds into 1 bowl and skin and meat into another bowl.
2. 2
   Place the seedy bowl into a blender and add just a tad of water and pulse a couple times. Strain with a strainer to catch only the seeds or use a netting material and squeeze juice and pulp out.
3. 3
   Place the juice and meat with skins in a large pot and add water until it shows through the fruit.
4. 4
   Cook gently until guavas are tender, about 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Add lemon and sugar.
6. 6
   Stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved.
7. 7
   After the jam comes to a full boil, let it cook for 15-20 minutes or until done.
8. 8
   Use a stick blender to reduce the size of the meat (or process in food processor or blender -- I prefer the stick as it is easier and allows you to leave nice size fruit in the jam.
9. 9
   Pour into sterilized jars, seal and use safe canning methodology.