Caribbean Recipes – Guava Duff Pudding

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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