Description
Don’t know what to do with those gorgeous, spiny prickly pears? See how to make homemade prickly pear syrup that is a versatile, citrusy syrup with many uses. Margaritas anyone?
Ingredients
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- 1 cup prickly pear fruit pulp
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 5 Tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Hold the dethorned prickly pears with a tong, and cut them in half with a knife. With a spoon, scoop out the fruit pulp.
- Place the prickly pear pulp in a medium saucepan with the sugar and water.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool.
- Add the syrup mixture into the blender, and blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a sealable container. Add the lime juice and stir to combine.
- Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator to chill.
Notes
Use this syrup to make cocktails, juices, or homemade sodas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican
