How to Make Guava Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Guava pie is a delicious and unique dessert that brings together the rich, tropical flavor of guava with a flaky, buttery crust. This tasty treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving something sweet and satisfying.

The key to making a perfect guava pie lies in using ripe, juicy guavas and a well-balanced combination of sweet and tart flavors. The natural sweetness of the guava is enhanced with a touch of sugar, while a hint of lemon juic...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14.1 ounce) package double-crust pie pastry, thawed
  • 4 cups peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced guavas
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine sugar, flour, lime zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Fit 1 pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Arrange guava slices on the bottom of crust, mounding slices of guava in the center. Sprinkle guava with flour-sugar mixture. Drizzle with lime juice, then dot with butter.
  • Cover filling with remaining pie crust and crimp edges together. Make several slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees (175 degrees C) and continue baking until filling is tender and crust is golden, 30 to 40 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 303mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 190mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 382mg