Prickly Pear

The allure of this exotic fruit is magical, yet dangerous! Its mystique comes from its naturally vibrant fuchsia color of its pulp. But beware - being from the cactus family, its skin pricks. Prickly Pears are the fruit that grow on top of the flat cactus pad; when peeled the pulp has a delicate melon-fig taste.



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Featured Recipe

Prickly Pear Sorbet

Yield: 5 cups
Preparation time: 5 minutes
    • 24 oz. The Perfect Purée Prickly Pear,  thawed
    • 4 oz. lime juice
    • 4 oz. orange juice
    • 2 oz. dark rum (or 1 oz. rum extract)

Method:
1. Combine ingredients and mix well.
2. Freeze mixture in an ice cream/sorbet maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

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