Shelf Life Tips

• Store at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate in plastic bag.
• To freeze guavas: (1) Wash, peel, and cut in half; (2) In a saucepan, combine 1 3/4 cups sugar and 4 cups water, mix until the solution is clear, and bring to a boil; (3) Cool the syrup and pour over guavas; (4) Place guavas and syrup in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
• Freezer time shown is for best quality only - foods kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.

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