Sweet Guava Shells with Cream Cheese and Guava Syrup

Guava Shells Poached in Simple Syrup

• 12 mature and firm yellow guavas, peeled and halved
• 1½ cups sugar

To make the guava shells, remove all seeds from the guava pieces. Combine the sugar and cinnamon sticks with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer and add the guava. Poach over low heat for 15 minutes or until the guava is soft but not disintegrating. Remove the fru