Cactus, the fruit.

[Casawi]

I found out the store near by carries some decent cactus, so I buy it every now and then. But everyone I talk to either never had it, or does not like it. I don't really get why, maybe the little seeds have something to do with it... but it taste awesome IMO.
Thoughts?

 

[PottedMeat]

Mexican markets around here always have it ( DFW area ).

I've never tried it though.

 

[clamum]

I never knew there was a cactus fruit (only the desert plant). :Q

 

[IronWing]

Are you talking about prickly pear fruits (tunas)? Jelly? Something else? We've made prickly pear jelly before, it was okay but not too flavorful.

 

[Casawi]

Originally posted by: clamum
I never knew there was a cactus fruit (only the desert plant). :Q

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[Casawi]

Originally posted by: ironwing
Are you talking about prickly pear fruits (tunas)? Jelly? Something else? We've made prickly pear jelly before, it was okay but not too flavorful.

I guess they call it that, I am not sure. Checkout the above link.

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: Casawi

Originally posted by: ironwing
Are you talking about prickly pear fruits (tunas)? Jelly? Something else? We've made prickly pear jelly before, it was okay but not too flavorful.

I guess they call it that, I am not sure. Checkout the above link.

Yep, that's them. We use the pads (nopolitos) in green chile but generally leave the fruits to the critters for the reason stated above.

 

[SMOGZINN]

Originally posted by: Casawi
I found out the store near by carries some decent cactus, so I buy it every now and then. But everyone I talk to either never had it, or does not like it. I don't really get why, maybe the little seeds have something to do with it... but it taste awesome IMO.
Thoughts?

One of my neighbors makes a empanadas with it in it, and it is very good. Exotic, and not to sweet.

 

[Greenman]

My wife loves prickly pears. Not something you will often find in Safeway.