Organic Guava Fruit Spread

"To create the vacation-in-a-jar that is Trader Joe’s Organic Guava Spread, our supplier starts with organically grown Guavas from Brazil picked at the peak of ripeness. The luscious pink fruit is simmered with organic cane sugar, fruit pectin, and a bit of water (plus ascorbic and citric acids) to create a thick, brick red, tart & tangy spread, teeming with tropical flavor. Simple? Somewhat. Tasty? You bet. In contrast to the fruit’s limited seasonality, the uses for this superb Spread are actually quite wide-ranging. In addition to the more obvious stand-in for jelly on toast, bagels, or a PB&J, Organic Guava Spread is excellent slathered on pancakes and waffles. Its sweet-tart notes are a welcome complement to a savory, roasted pork tenderloin or grilled chicken & brie sandwich. And who wouldn’t want to level up their summer cheese board with a swoosh of this Spread on a cracker, topped with a cube of TJ’s Unexpected Cheddar Cheese? (Fun fact: this is exactly how the Spread was served and ultimately approved at the TJ’s tasting panel—the combo is absolutely worth tasting for yourself!). If your palate is piqued and you’re interested in taking your taste buds on a trip to the tropics, head to your neighborhood Trader Joe’s, post-haste."