Prickly Pear Syrup Delight
A sweet and tart syrup made from prickly pear cactus fruit, perfect for using in various desserts and drinks. This syrup is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups prickly pear cactus fruit
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 0.25 oz powdered pectin
Instructions
- Puree the prickly pear cactus fruit in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large saucepan, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
- Add the sugar, water, lime juice, and honey to the saucepan and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the powdered pectin.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean glass bottle.
Notes
Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.