News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 13, 2019: Guava Duff Pudding is an amazing dessert that is popular in the islands of the Bahamas. Give it a try this weekend. Here’s how to make it.
INGREDIENTS
12 fresh guavas.
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice, ground
4 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
Rum/Brandy Butter Ingredients:
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp boiling water; dash of salt
2 tbsp rum or brandy to taste
METHOD
Peel guavas; cut in half and remove seeds.
Dice the fruit and strain to remove juice.
Save juice to flavor sauce if desired.
Put fruit in saucepan with water to cover; add sugar, cinnamon and allspice.
Simmer until fruit is soft.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening.
Stir in milk and egg to form a soft dough.
Knead until smooth.
Roll out like a jelly roll on a floured board.
Place the guava pieces on the center of the dough and roll over until the dough is spiraled with guava.
Seal edges carefully.
Wrap dough in a cotton or linen bag, or foil and parchment paper, tie the top securely and put into a large pot of boiling water for 1 hour or more if necessary to set the duff.
Rum/Brandy Butter Directions:
Cream butter until soft but not melted.
Beat confectioners’ sugar in gradually.
Add boiling water, salt and rum or brandy.
Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Serving Suggestions:
Cut the guava duff loaf into one-inch wide slices and add a dollop a tablespoon of the rum/brandy butter over the top so it soaks into the steamed, sweet duff.
Bon Appetite.
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