PRICKLY PEAR SYRUP
I got this from The Prickly Pear Cookbook by Carolyn Niethammer. I can't wait to try it with this year's crop of prickly pears!
Provided by Chilicat
Categories Southwestern U.S.
Time 20m
Yield 1 pint, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put prickly pears in a bowl or dishpan full of water. Holding each one with tongs, scrub with a vegetable brush to remove dust and some of the stickers (the rest will come out later when you strain the juice).
- Transfer 5 at a time to a blender jar and process until liquid. Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and strain juice into a medium saucepan. You should have about 1 cup.
- Add lemon juice and sugar, and slowly bring to a simmer. Cook until syrup begins to thicken. If you want a thicker syrup, stir in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water and cook to thicken.
- Stir with wire whisk if necessary to smooth consistency.
- For diabetics: Use an amount of your favorite non-nutritive sweetener equivalent to 1 1/2 cups of sugar. Since sugar causes thickening, you'll have to compensate by using a little more cornstarch, or use another thickener such as guar gum or xanthan gum.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.5, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 50, Protein 0.2
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Allah Rakha BhAtTi
[email protected]This recipe is a lot of work for not a lot of payoff.
Alexia Herds
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my syrup turned out really thick. I had to add some water to thin it out.
Farman Bacha
[email protected]This syrup is a bit too tart for my taste.
Pig 10
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to use up extra prickly pears.
Majidu Kelez
[email protected]I can't wait to try this syrup on my pancakes.
HB Hasib
[email protected]This syrup is perfect for summer cocktails.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good prickly pear syrup recipe for ages!
Songram Biplob
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to add a unique flavor to your favorite recipes.
Ashly Lunsford
[email protected]I had a hard time finding prickly pears, but I'm so glad I did. This syrup is incredible!
Muwanguzi Samuel
[email protected]This syrup is a bit pricey to make, but it's so delicious that I think it's worth the splurge.
Junaid Ji
[email protected]I love that this syrup is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a healthier alternative to store-bought syrups.
Ritu Ray
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The syrup is amazing!
Jake Gros
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of prickly pears, but this syrup is surprisingly delicious. It's not too sweet and has a nice tart flavor.
Aynaz Rad
[email protected]This syrup is so versatile! I've used it in salad dressings, marinades, and even in my coffee.
Debbie Sherman
[email protected]The syrup turned out beautifully! I used it to make a prickly pear margarita and it was a hit at my party.
Yakoob Soomro
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover prickly pears. I love that it's all-natural and doesn't have any added sugar.
Maruping Mafata
[email protected]I've been using this prickly pear syrup on my yogurt parfaits and it's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Emran Mirza
[email protected]This prickly pear syrup recipe is a total game-changer! It's so easy to make and adds a unique, delicious flavor to everything from pancakes to cocktails.