Ingredients
- 10 ripe cactus pears, very ripe and peeled (see note at end for peeling cactus pears)
- 2 lemons, juice only
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, minced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 green apple, unpeeled and diced (may sub a pear instead)
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice, ground
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
- Pinch salt
How to Make
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Step 1: In a saucepan over medium heat add 7 of the cactus pears and the juices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until fruit is soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Step 2: Place a sieve over a bowl and push the cooked fruit (and juices) through the sieve with the back of a wooden spoon, reserving liquids but discarding solids.
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Step 3: Cut up 3 cactus pears and add to the strained juice along with the remaining ingredients (-salt), stirring well to combine.
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Step 4: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.
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How to peel a cactus pear
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Step 5: While holding the pear with a fork, slice and 1/2 inch off the top and bottom ends with a sharp knife. Make a slit in the skin the length of the fruit cut through the skin to the flesh (but not through the flesh). Push skin away from the fruit with a knife as you roll away from you with the fork. The skin will peel away and then you can pick up the fruit with your hands.
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