Tuna Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Jelly Food

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PRICKLY PEAR JUICE



Prickly Pear Juice image

Also known as agua de tuna, this is a refreshing drink on ice. If it's cocktail hour, add tequila or mezcal. Once made, it will keep a few weeks in the fridge. Left on the counter, it will ferment in a day or two.

Provided by Hank Shaw

Categories     Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds prickly pears
Water to cover
Citric acid or lime juice, to taste
Sugar or honey, to taste

Steps:

  • Remove the spines from the fruit, as noted in the text above. Put the fruit in a pot and just barely cover with water. Bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, and when it cools enough to work with, mash everything with a potato masher.
  • Run the mash through a food mill, or of you don't have one, push it through a colander with a rubber spatula. You need to get rid of the many seeds. Once that's done, strain the mash through a fine sieve, pushing it through with a rubber spatula. If you want a very clear juice, run that one more time through a sieve with a paper towel set inside it, and do not push it through -- just let it drop through over the course of an hour or two.
  • Add sugar, plus citric acid or lime juice to taste. Enjoy over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA ( PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS FRUIT ) JELLY



Tuna ( Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit ) Jelly image

A gorgeously colored, flavorful jelly. This recipe does not double well. It also calls for liquid pectin, but powdered seems to jell a little better. While this recipe is written in a relatively old-fashioned way, it is perfectly safe if processed using modern methods. If you are unfamiliar with these techniques, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html for the current information.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 12 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs ripe prickly pears, enough to yield 3 and 1/4 cups juice from cooked fruit (cactus fruit or tunas)
1 (3 ounce) bottle liquid pectin
2 lemons, juice of
8 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Pluck the fruit from the cactus with a long handled fork or tongs.
  • Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands: wash fruit under running water, then use a brush to clean (spines left on the fruit will soften during the cooking process and should come off after the fruit is strained).
  • Place in stockpot with about a cup of water.
  • Stir until boiling, cover pan and simmer until tender and soft.
  • Mash cooked fruit and strain using cheesecloth, a jelly bag or a fine sieve; set aside for juice to settle (for very clear jelly, do not use the portion containing sediment).
  • Measure sugar into a separate pan.
  • Bring juice and pectin just to boil, stirring constantly, and begin to add sugar slowly with constant stirring, taking about 5 minutes to add sugar, and keeping juice nearly at a boil.
  • Then bring to a rolling boil and boil for three minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat, let stand a few seconds, skim, pour quickly into jars and seal while hot.
  • Process for ten minutes in a boiling water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.1, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.1, Carbohydrate 144.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 133.3, Protein 0.9

TUNA ( PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS FRUIT ) JELLY



Tuna ( Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit ) Jelly image

A gorgeously colored, flavorful jelly. This recipe does not double well. It also calls for liquid pectin, but powdered seems to jell a little better. While this recipe is written in a relatively old-fashioned way, it is perfectly safe if processed using modern methods. If you are unfamiliar with these techniques, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html for the current information.

Time 40m

Yield 12 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs ripe prickly pears, enough to yield 3 and 1/4 cups juice from cooked fruit (cactus fruit or tunas)
1 (3 ounce) bottle liquid pectin
2 lemons, juice of
8 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Pluck the fruit from the cactus with a long handled fork or tongs.
  • Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands: wash fruit under running water, then use a brush to clean (spines left on the fruit will soften during the cooking process and should come off after the fruit is strained).
  • Place in stockpot with about a cup of water.
  • Stir until boiling, cover pan and simmer until tender and soft.
  • Mash cooked fruit and strain using cheesecloth, a jelly bag or a fine sieve; set aside for juice to settle (for very clear jelly, do not use the portion containing sediment).
  • Measure sugar into a separate pan.
  • Bring juice and pectin just to boil, stirring constantly, and begin to add sugar slowly with constant stirring, taking about 5 minutes to add sugar, and keeping juice nearly at a boil.
  • Then bring to a rolling boil and boil for three minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat, let stand a few seconds, skim, pour quickly into jars and seal while hot.
  • Process for ten minutes in a boiling water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.1, Carbohydrate 144.9, Fat 0.6, Fiber 4.3, Protein 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.1, Sugar 133.3

PRICKLY PEAR JELLY



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This is my grandmother's recipe. It is good on anything grape jelly is good on! Handle prickly pears carefully, wearing gloves. Store jelly in a cool, dark area.

Provided by Jennifer Simons

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time P1DT58m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

27 prickly pears (cactus fruit)
¼ cup lemon juice
1 (1.75 ounce) package fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell®)
4 ½ cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Simmer 3 pint-size jars in a large pot of water until ready for use. Wash lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Slice ends off each prickly pear. Make 1 long vertical slit down each one. Use the slit to hold the skin and peel off. Discard peel.
  • Place peeled pears in a blender; puree in batches until liquefied. Press puree through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Discard pulp and seeds.
  • Measure out 3 cups prickly pear juice, lemon juice, and pectin into a large pot. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Let cook, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour prickly pear mixture into hot jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the stockpot, and process for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the pot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, and let cool, at least 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

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