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Prickly pears (a.k.a. cactus figs), the edible fruits that grow on the nopales cactus, are as delicious as they are gorgeous. With a sweet and bright flavor that's hard to describe (some people say it tastes like watermelon!), this fresh ingredient adds fruity flavor to everything from cocktails to jams and jellies. In this collection of our best prickly pear recipes, you'll find fantastic new ideas to add to your recipe repertoire.
Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita
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Channel your inner mixologist with this vibrant tequila-based cocktail. The recipe calls for prickly pear syrup, but Tucson-based reviewer Sarah Komorowski Carey uses the juice from fresh fruit.
Prickly Pear Jam
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Amaretto liqueur adds a boozy bite to this sweet, fruity jam. “A lovely natural color and a unique delectable taste,” raves reviewer CanDoNan, who spreads the jam on toast for breakfast and cornbread with dinner.
Cactus Fig and Lime Sorbet
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Make this refreshing summertime dessert with just four ingredients: cactus figs, water, granulated sugar, and fresh lime juice.
Prickly Pear and Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
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How gorgeous is this bright treat? Made with frozen bananas and strawberries, prickly pear fruit, and vanilla Greek yogurt, this is a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Prickly Pear Limeade
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Here's a simple mocktail to sip all summer long. This recipe uses a stevia-based sweetener, but you can use the sweetener of your choice.
Prickly Pear Tonic and Lime
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This hydrating, non-alcoholic drink is easy to make in just five minutes with four ingredients (water, prickly pear juice, diet tonic water, and lime juice).
Prickly Pear Jelly
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This old-fashioned, 4-ingredient jelly recipe has been passed down through the generations, according to recipe creator Jennifer Simons.
More Inspiration
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