The Guava trees are laden with fruit and the fragrance permeating the house from the harvested pink guavas is amazing.

This is a simple way to enjoy the flavour and freshness of guavas and reap the benefit of their high vitamin C content. In fact, the vitamin C of one guava is equivalent to that of 5 oranges.

Fresh Guava with Lime and Sugar

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Kg Pink Guava
• 5 tsp heaped sugar, white or raw
• 1 lime, squeezed

Method:

1. Wash the guavas
2. Cut the tops and tails from the fruit
3. Cut the guavas in half
4. Dice coarsely
5. Place the pieces in a container (with a lid)
6. Sprinkle sugar over the fruit
7. Pour the juice of the lime over everything
8. Combine together well
9. Cover and leave in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours but overnight would be better to develop the flavours (if you can wait)
10. Serve for a refreshing dessert

Serves 4