Dulce de arrayán, or guavaberry in syrup, is an uncommon dessert in our country. It is prepared with the fruit used to make Guavaberry, the traditional Christmas liqueur of San Pedro de Macorís and a legacy of the Cocolo community in the southeast of the country.
By - Reviewed: . Original: 25 Apr 2019
Why we ā¤ļø it
In the extensive collection of traditional Dominican dessert recipes on our blog, this is probably one of the least known. But if you are from San Pedro or a descendant of the Cocolo community in the country, you probably know it.
Having tasted and prepared it several times, it is definitely one of the high points in my decades of writing Dominican recipes.
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What's arrayan?
Arrayán, or guavaberry, is the fruit of the plant with the scientific name Myrciaria floribunda. The guavaberry is not a common fruit, but it is harvested on a small scale in El Seybo and the southeast of the country.
Guavaberry fruit and jam.
How to serve
Dulce de arrayán is the first step in making Guavaberry liqueur, but it is also enjoyed as a dessert during the harvesting season.
It is the perfect sweet to end a delicious cocolo-inspired meal (such as Domplines) with a delicious Dominican coffee.
Top tips
- Storage: You can keep the Dulce de guavaberry refrigerated in a previously sterilized airtight jar for up to one month.
- Sugar: You can use brown sugar, but it alters the flavor and color a little bit.
- Regalo: Dulce de arrayán makes an excellent Christmas gift.
About this recipe
As with the Guavaberry recipe, I have to thank Mrs. Dunker-Lambert for sharing her recipe and her time with me, and her nephew Juan Dunker for getting me the fruit.
If you are in San Pedro, visit Rincón Cocolo to try this and many other dishes of the Cocolo culinary tradition.
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Dulce de Arrayán [Video+Recipe] Guavaberry Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups guavaberries, rinsed
- 3 sticks cinammon
- 12 cloves
- 6 allspice berries (malagüeta)
- 1 cup sugar (white, granulated), (granulated)
- 12.7 ounces golden rum, (375 ml)
Instructions
1. Combining ingredients
Place the guavaberries, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, sugar, and water into a pot.
2. Cooking
- Heat and simmer over low heat until the water has reduced, the berries are very soft and has turned into a jam with some liquid left (about an hour). The cooking time may vary, so keep an eye on it to prevent it from burning.
3. Serving
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.Transfer to the refrigerator and serve chilled.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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More dulces en almibar recipes
Fruits in syrup are very popular in our country, with its wealth of locally grown fruits. You can't miss the Dulce de cereza, Dulce de cajuil, Dulce de tomate, Dulce de lechosa, Casquitos de guayaba, Dulce de jagua, and Dulce de naranja.
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