Atole de Guayaba (Guava Atole)
Serves 8
10 mins prep
20 mins cook
30 mins total
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.
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Rinse the fruit. Cut of the ends.
Cut in half.
Place inside a large stock pot.
Cover with 2 1/2 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!