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Prickly Pear Syrup

Prickly pears are lightly sweet, pleasantly fruity with the most glaring magenta flesh you've ever seen. I use them to make prickly pear simple syrup for jaw-dropping drinks and cocktails.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 45 kcal
Course: Drinks , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds prickly pears about 6-7
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1½ teaspoons citric acid or 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice (or to taste).

Instructions

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  1. Slice the prickly pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the seedy pulp. Transfer to a saucepan.
  2. Use the potato masher to mash the pulp and seeds together, then add the sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a low simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is syrupy. Remove from heat and let the prickly pear steep and cool for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Place the mesh strainer (the ones with the larger holes) over a bowl or glass measuring cup that will hold all of the syrup. Pour the warm prickly pear syrup through the strainer. You can stir the pulp, to get the last bit of syrup to go through, but don't press on the seeds. You want to keep the syrup as clear as possible.
  4. Place the fine mesh strainer over another glass measuring cup or bowl and strain the prickly pear syrup again, this will remove any final sediment.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon citric acid and whisk to combine. Taste for the flavor. If you think it needs more citric acid, add another 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon until it's the way you like it.
  6. Store the prickly pear simple syrup in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator. It should last for a month in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Each serving is about an ounce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 45kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45

% Daily Value*

Calories 45kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 155IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.