If you like guava you’ll love this quick and easy pie recipe. It uses canned guava pie filling to reduce the prep time to less than 5 minutes. Canned Guava pie filling isn’t available everywhere but should be in your favorite store sometime soon. If you have Instacart in your area, jump on the app and search for Lucky Leaf or Comstock canned guava pie filling.
Guava is a tropical fruit native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, known for its sweet yet tart flavor, fragrant aroma, and vibrant pink or white flesh. It grows wild in warm regions around the world and is especially prized for its extremely high vitamin C content. In the U.S. guava is grown primarily in Hawaii and Florida.
Fresh guava is hit or miss. Some are sweet and juicy while others are bitter and hard as a rock. You’re welcome to make your own guava pie filling if you can find the perfect fruit. The unpredictability of the fresh fruit is the main reason why we recommend using canned filling. This recipe is intended to be quick and easy, which almost always means using canned filling.
In the United States, guava pie appears to be a regional treat. Most guavas are grown in Florida and Hawaii. Florida is known for its oranges, which are high in Vitamin C. However, guava has 3 times more Vitamin C than oranges. It also contains vitamins A, E, K, and B‑complex vitamins, and is a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and potassium. If you’re looking for a guava pie recipe then you obviously already know how amazing this fruit is.
What You’ll Need
Utensils & Equipment
- 9-inch deep dish pie plate
- Wire cooling rack
- Medium mixing bowl
- Spatula or spoon
- Sheet of aluminum foil
Key Ingredients
- Canned guava pie filling
- Refrigerated pie crusts
- Ground nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
Quick & Easy Guava Pie Recipe
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 9-inch deep dish pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 sheet of aluminum foil
Ingredients List
- 2 21 ounce cans guava pie filling
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 2 pie crusts
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat the oven to 425℉
- Place sheet of aluminum foil o bottom rack, directly under where you'll be placing the pie.
Prepare The Crust
- The crusts should sit at room temperate for up to 20 minutes or as directed on the packaging.
- Place bottom crust in pie plate. Be sure the crust is centered in the plate so the top edge is even around the rim.
Mix It Up
- In medium mixing bowl, add the guava pie filling, nutmeg, vanilla, and flour.
- Mix well, making sure that the flour is well blended into the filling.
Fill It Up
- Spoon the filling into the bottom crust
Top It Off
- Add the top crust. Pinch the bottom and top crust together to create a scalloped edge. You can also do a lattice crust if you know how.
- Cut 4 – 6 slits in the top crust to allow the filling to vent while baking.
Bake
- Bake on medium rack at 425℉ for 35-45 minutes.
- Pie is done when top crust is golden brown and filling starts to bubble.
Cool Down
- Allow to cool on wire cooling rack for at least 2 hours.