Atole de Guayaba (Guava Atole)

Atole de guayaba (or Guava Atole) served in a mug next to Mexican sweet breads.

5 from 38 votes

There’s nothing quite as comforting as a warm cup of Atole de Guayaba after being out in the cold. This Guava Atole is smooth, rich, and definitely hits the spot.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Drink

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: cups

Calories: 133kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

1 lb guayaba (or guava) (about 9-10)
2 ½ cups water (to cook the fruit)
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
4 small piloncillo (or 1 large cone)
4 tablespoon masa harina
½ cup water (to dissolve masa harina)
⅛ teaspoon baking soda (or a pinch)
4 cups milk

Instructions

Rinse the fruit. Cut of the ends.
Cut in half.
Place inside a large stock pot.
Cover with 2 ½ cups of water.
Add the cinnamon stick and star anise.
Bring to a boil.
The fruit should be soft. Turn off the stove.
Remove the cinnamon and star anise.
Let cool slightly before adding everything, including the liquid, to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Strain the mixture into the same pot, removing the seeds.
Dissolve masa harina with ½ cup water and pour into the pot immediately.
Bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally.
Add the milk.
Continue stirring. You don’t want any lumps to form.
Lower the heat and bring to a simmer again. About 15 minutes.
Turn heat off and enjoy!

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Notes

Storing Instructions:

Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To freeze, place leftovers in a sealable plastic bag and keep in the fridge for up to 3 months.

To reheat:

Zap in the microwave for 2 minutes, or place in a stockpot for 4 minutes. Stir occasionally so it won’t burn.

If reheating from frozen, thaw in the fridge then reheat in the microwave or stock pot.

Is guava and guayaba the same?

Guayaba and guava are the same thing. Guayaba is the Spanish word for guava. Guava is the English word.

Using Cornstarch:

Instead of masa harina, dissolve 4 tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water. Pour this into the pot to thicken the drink.

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