The $2.99 Trader Joe’s Find So Good Fans Are Buying 6 at a Time

One of the most wonderful things about food is that it can teach us about different cultures, cuisines, and global flavors. Guava most certainly isn’t new on the culinary map, but it is having a well-deserved main character moment these days, with a much wider reach thanks to greater accessibility and attention.

For those who haven’t experienced guava before, it’s a tropical fruit commonly used in cuisines such as Brazilian, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Cuban, Indian, Southeast Asian, and more, and it’s incredibly versatile in sweet and savory dishes. It tastes sweet, a little tangy, and slightly floral. Some compare its flavor to a cross between a pear and a strawberry.

Unfortunately, you won’t always find crates of guavas for sale at your big box supermarket. Luckily, Trader Joe’s is helping bring more guava to the masses with their Organic Guava Spread, a limited-time item flying off the shelves.

If you’re looking to transport yourself to a warm beach surrounded by palm trees and the sound of gentle waves crashing, this item is a must-try to add to your grocery list.

Why I Love Trader Joe’s Organic Guava Spread

As someone who does a lot of Trader Joe’s grocery coverage, I truly don’t know the last time I saw the Trader Joe’s collective swoon over an item like this guava spread. From flavor and texture to versatility, shoppers are going wild for this guava spread, with one person saying they’ve already bought six jars, returning to the store twice to restock their kitchen because “it’s that good.”

One Reddit user who spread it over salmon before baking it calls it “good stuff, really good stuff” and already has more plans and ideas for putting it to use.

A crowd-favorite way to enjoy this guava spread is with whipped feta or goat cheese on crackers. Many love it as a snack, and others include it on charcuterie boards to entertain a summer crowd. Another customer whose nearby Trader Joe’s location is close to selling out says they “didn’t realize the ‘delicious’ spread is such a hot commodity” and that they plan to return and stock up before it’s all gone!

Natasha Fische, creator of @traderjoeslist, gives this guava spread a “wow,” describing it as “tarty, tangy, and bursting with tropical flavor.” Her favorite way to enjoy this is over thick, creamy, and slightly tangy yogurt.

How To Use Trader Joe’s Organic Guava Spread

This versatile spread will bring vibrant flavor and color to your favorite snacks and meals! Enjoy it on grilled salmon dishes, incorporated into yogurt parfaits, and over your favorite vanilla ice cream with a sprinkle of flaky salt, or even spread on store-bought crescent rolls or a crisp and golden grilled cheese before cooking.

And the creativity doesn’t end with food. Turn this guava spread into a tropical simple syrup with just four tablespoons of spread reduced in a cup of boiling water until completely dissolved and slightly thickened. Once that is prepared and cooled in a heatproof jar, stir some into your favorite summer beverages, from strawberry lemonade to spicy margaritas.

However you decide to use Trader Joe’s Organic Guava Spread, it promises to be a staple in your summer pantry arsenal!

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