CACTUS CANDY
Make and share this Cactus Candy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Select prickly pear cactus. Remove spines and outside layer(skin) with large knife(this can be bought already spined in stores).I found this at Walmart!. Cut pulp across in slices one-inch thick.
- Soak overnight in cold water. Remove from water, cut in 1" cubes and cook in boiling water til tender. Drain.
- Heat the sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Then add cactus. Cook slowly in the syrup until nearly all the syrup is absorbed. Do not scorch! Remove cactus from syrup, drain and roll in granulated or powdered sugar. For colored cactus candy, any vegetable food coloring may be added to the syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2, Sodium 0.8, Carbohydrate 100.5, Sugar 100.3
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Saja Ullah
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe this weekend.
Abdullateef Abiodun
[email protected]This recipe sounds like a lot of work.
Norman Stahl
[email protected]I'm not sure where I would find cactus paddles.
Ayomide Olayioye
[email protected]I'm going to make this candy for my next party.
Sani yau Sani
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to learn about a new culture.
Obaye Nnkem
[email protected]I'm not sure if I would like the taste of cactus candy. It sounds a bit strange.
Asif Bhatti
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Sham Ravi
[email protected]I am allergic to cactus. Is there a substitute I can use?
Donovan Duhaney
[email protected]This is a great recipe for kids to help make. They will love the process of cutting the cactus and stirring the mixture.
Asif Ali Gujjar
[email protected]I think this candy would be even better if it was coated in chocolate.
Md Showrv
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cactus paddles.
Jayed Gazi
[email protected]I had a hard time finding cactus paddles at my local grocery store. I ended up having to order them online.
ariadnaeu
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Junior Rol
[email protected]This candy is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. It is sure to be a hit at any party.
David Menzies
[email protected]I love the bright pink color of this candy. It makes it look so festive.
Aduba Kenneth
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I had never had cactus before, but I am so glad I did. The candy turned out great!
Khizar Kalyar
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. I especially enjoyed the process of cutting the cactus into small pieces.
Antoinette_876 Thompson
[email protected]I had never thought of using cactus in a dessert before, but I am so glad I tried this recipe. The candy is sweet, chewy, and has a slightly tart flavor that is very refreshing.
TiffandAxel Sanchez
[email protected]This is a unique and delicious treat that is sure to please everyone!