Guava shell sweets

Preparation

1. 1

   Cut the guavas in half, remove the pulp and seeds from the center to keep only the "shells".

2. 2

   Boil the shells 5 min in water to soften them, then drain.

3. 3

   Make a syrup with the sugar, water and cloves, bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Drop the guava shells into the syrup, let them candy over low heat 35 min until translucent.

5. 5

   Let cool in the syrup so they soak it up.

6. 6

   Serve cold, topped with a piece of fresh cheese as is traditional in the Dominican Republic.