Pastelito De Guayaba Cuban Guava Pastry

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This is a childhood favorite that conjures up memories of growing up as a gringa in south florida and sitting in the open air cuban cafes and indulging on these sweet pastries! these pastries are wonderful with a café con leche!! they were a special treat that we were allowed to have on occasion for breakfast. It is actually one of the few things i actually miss about south florida! The recipe is from felipe valls.

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Steps

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In a blender or food processor , add all guava shells and half the syrup from one can.

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Process until it reaches a smooth consistency.

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Put puree in a medium saucepan and cook at low heat until reduced to a very thick consistency.

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Let guava cool and then fill into pastry bag.

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In a medium mixing bowl , add 4 ounces of water , 2 ounces of butter , and salt and mix until smooth.

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Then add flour and work well until all ingredients are incorporated.

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Continue to add water , a little at a time , working the dough until a medium-hard consistency is reached.

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Form dough into a ball and let rest for 15 minutes.

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Roll the dough into a flat square , about 1 / 2-inch thick.

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Place the remaining butter in the middle of square and pat down by hand to form a square about one-half the size of the dough square.

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Fold over the 4 corners of the dough , 1 at a time , overlapping each other so that a sealed envelope is formed enclosing the butter.

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Dust with flour and roll out to form a rectangle about.

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Ingredients

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guava shells in syrup, water, butter, salt, all-purpose flour, egg, simple syrup