Guava "Apple" Sauce

What do you do when you have more fruit then you can eat before it spoils? COOK with it!

One thing I like to do is make guava sauce. I follow the same steps I use to create apple sauce...with one addition...I run it through the food processor to break down the seeds!

Directions:
First I cut the guava into slices
I put the slices into a pot with 1/4 tsp of unsalted butter
I add 6 TBSP of water
I cover and cook on low for a few hours...stirring from time to time.

Taste...do you want something more?

I add cinnamon to taste.

Once the guava sauce cools...I add to the VitaMix (food processor is fine and immersion blender will not work as well) and grind till the seeds break down. The consistency will be think and creamy.

Serve as you would applesauce...it tastes good warm or cold!

Note: If you prefer a smoother consistency...cut out the seeds in the future.

NOTE: Can be used as a substitute for applesauce in recipes!

Homemade PeaNUTbutter

One of my favorite kitchen appliances is my VITAMIX. I LOVE to make homemade NUT BUTTERS. I often say, if I am stranded on an island I will be fine if I have peanut butter and a spoon!

Homemade NUT butters are wonderful! You can control the taste!

BASE RECIPE:
3 cups of NUTS

You can use roasted, salted, raw...your choice!
I have mixed nuts...1 cup each peanut, cashew, and almond

I have tried this recipe with peanuts, cashews, almonds, and walnuts.

I have tried both roasted and raw. The roasted turn out just a bit creamier and the taste is just a bit stronger.

Instructions:
Put the three cups of nuts in the VITAMIX
Use the plunger to press down the nuts so they contact the blade
Move quickly...side to side...this process should take 1-2 minutes...you do not want the Vitamix to overheat.
When done, put into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Shown below: Peanut butter and bananas on a rice cake...a gluten free treat or breakfast!