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Guava pie | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Guava Pie

Kitchen, Desserts

Kitchen, Desserts

Fruits
Egg
Butter
Preparation Time:
30
Note:
Guava pie is a preferred dessert among Cubans. There are two variations to make it, with a top crust or without. On this occasion, I present it with a cover. For this preparation, you should use a thick guava jam. This flaky pastry that melts in your mouth is known as shortcrust pastry, and you can see our recipe on CiberCuba Cocina. You can also buy the ready-to-bake pastry in many supermarkets if you live outside the Island. This recipe is very delicious and easy to make. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
  • 500 grams ofshortcrust pastryor breeze
  • 1 cup of thick guava jam
  • 1 egg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of butter
Instructions:

Divide your dough into two equal parts. Take one part and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 0.3 cm thickness. Then cut out the shape of the mold you will use and repeat the same with the other half of the dough.

Mold prepared with butter and flour / CiberCuba Cocina

Preheat the oven to 200ÂșC.

Before baking, butter the bottom of the pan and lightly dust it with flour; this will prevent the dough from sticking when removing the guava pie. Avoid using deep pans unless they are removable.

Dough for the pie in the mold / CiberCuba Cocina

Once you have the dough ready in the mold, poke it with a fork to prevent it from puffing up or rising. Add the guava jam and cover everything with the second layer of dough that you prepared earlier. Fold the edges and press them to ensure they don’t open while baking.

Guava jam in the mold / CiberCuba Kitchen

If you want your guava pie to have a shiny golden color, lightly brush it with beaten egg. But this is an optional step.

Covered pie / CiberCuba Kitchen

Make some small holes with a knife in the center of the dough to prevent it from puffing up. Bake at 200ÂșC for 15 minutes. The correct time will depend on the specific characteristics of each oven and the amount of dough you prepare.

Freshly baked guava pie / CiberCuba Cocina

To know that it is ready, simply check the toasted color of the dough and verify that it has received heat evenly. It should be golden and crispy.

Let the guava pie cool before cutting it, remember that the jam inside can burn.

Guava pie / CiberCuba Kitchen

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Bon appétit!!

Rations:
8
Fruits
Egg
Butter