Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a dessert that's about to redefine your culinary expectations! Imagine golden, caramelized guavas glistening with a rich, amber sugar coating, perfectly paired with a cool, creamy vanilla sorbet. This Latin American-inspired treat is not just a dessert—it's a sensory journey that transforms simple ingredients into a spectacular culinary experience that will transport you to a sun-drenched tropical paradise with every single bite.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Latin American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe guavas
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Vanilla sorbet for serving
Instructions
- Wash the guavas thoroughly and pat them dry with clean kitchen towel.
- Cut guavas in half and remove the seeds using a spoon, creating a clean cavity in each half.
- Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to warm up for about 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly across the bottom of the skillet, allowing it to melt and start bubbling.
- Carefully place guava halves cut-side down into the melting sugar, ensuring each piece makes direct contact with the caramelizing sugar.
- Cook guavas for approximately 3-4 minutes until the sugar begins to caramelize and the guava surface turns golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Drizzle lime juice over the guavas to add brightness and prevent excessive sweetness.
- Gently flip guavas and cook for an additional 2 minutes to ensure even caramelization.
- Remove guavas from skillet and place them on serving plates.
- Add a scoop of vanilla sorbet next to each caramelized guava half.
- Drizzle any remaining caramel sauce from the skillet over the guavas and sorbet.
- Serve immediately while guavas are warm and sorbet is cold for maximum flavor contrast.
Tips
- Choose ripe but firm guavas for the best texture and caramelization.
- Use a non-stick skillet to ensure even sugar melting and prevent sticking.
- Keep the heat at medium-high to achieve beautiful caramelization without burning.
- Work quickly when adding guavas to the caramelizing sugar to maintain an even coating.
- The lime juice is crucial - it cuts through the sweetness and adds a bright, fresh note.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the temperature contrast between warm caramelized guavas and cold sorbet.
- For an extra touch, you can garnish with a mint leaf or a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the flavor complexity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 170kcal
Carbohydrates: 44g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
