Recipes for Guava Jelly Commercially Jarred Opened

Safe ways to use guava jelly commercially jarred opened past its expiration date

Guava Glazed Chicken Wings

Guava Glazed Chicken Wings

A flavorful chicken wing recipe that uses expired guava jelly, reducing food waste and ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
35 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1/4 cup expired guava jelly (60 days past expiry)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange the wings on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine the expired guava jelly, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
  6. Remove the chicken wings from the oven and brush them generously with the guava glaze.
  7. Return the wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot.
  9. Enjoy these flavorful Guava Glazed Chicken Wings!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Guava Jelly Pancakes

Guava Jelly Pancakes

A delightful breakfast recipe that utilizes slightly expired guava jelly, reducing food waste and ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup guava jelly, slightly expired but still safe to eat
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, guava jelly, and egg.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  7. Serve the pancakes warm with additional guava jelly as desired.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Guava Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

Guava Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

A delicious cookie recipe that uses expired guava jelly, reducing food waste and ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Expired guava jelly (60 days past expiry)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
  8. Fill each indentation with a small amount of expired guava jelly.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Enjoy these delicious Guava Jelly Thumbprint Cookies!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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