More, more, more!

I think I have unleased a monster!
After my initial foray into the wild world of culinary delights - namely desserts - I have gone into something I had previously only tasted in Cayman but have now created for myself. Since my first heavy cake endeavour, I have made more and they are still turning out fine. Slight variations in taste, but still OK by my books. Sarah thinks so too.
I have been reviewing the Miss Cleo's Cayman Kitchen book that I borrowed from Janet (not sure when I will give it back at this rate) and found a recipe for cut guavas (also known as stewed guavas). Tonight, after dinner, I decided to give it a go. The recipe was fairly simple
5 lbs of guavas - I picked those from my tree yesterday
8 cups of water
3 cups of water - you need two different batches
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 tsp red food colouring (skipped this because we don't have any in the house)
1/4 cup of lime juice.
The first thing is to peel the guavas, cut in half and remove the seeds. For those who don't know, a guava that is two inches in diameter once peeled and deseeded, leaves about a 1/4" thick shell. A lot of the fruit is mixed in with the seed - probably about 70%- that is thrown away. In my case, the chickens will enjoy their treat.
Place the guava shells in the 8 cups of water and boil until the tender.
Strain the guavas and place again in 3 cups of water, 3 cups of sugar, cinnamon nad lime juice. Bring to boil then reduce to simmer until you have the consistencey you want, stirring occasionally.

Sound simple enough and it is.
From start to finish, 2 hours. I made a quart and a half of cut guavas.
Tomorrow, Janet and Jennifer, my two "at work samplers", will once more put their lives in my hands as their sample my products!

Still on the cool for us side as temperetures only got up to 74F today in the bright sunshine. Currently the temp is 71 and looks like we will be below 70 tonight. Winds are still blowing from the NE at a constant 20 mph but gusts to 35 are recorded. Perfect sleeping weather!

Goodnght all!