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Prickly Pears
What are Prickly Pears?
The prickly pear fruits, referred to as Tunas in Spanish are eaten in Mexico as well as the in the Mediterranean In Italy they are called fichi d'india. The most common varieties eaten are the yellow, white, and purple pears. The pears with the purple interior are the sweetest. The fruit has numerous tiny spines and must be carefully peeled before eating. They can be eaten chilled or room temperature. It is customary in Italy to present the fruit in a bowl of cold water. Prickly pears are eaten fresh or made into jams and jellies. A puree of the fruit is sometimes used for drinks.
Substitute for Prickly Pears
Kiwi fruit OR purchase prickly pear puree
Equivalents
1 lg prickly pear = 1/2 cup chopped or puréed
16 oz. jar = 2 cups drained
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Nutrition Information For Prickly Pears
Serving Size
1 cup
Calories
61
Calories from Fat
9
% Daily Value
*
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
7mg
0%
Potassium
328g
10%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
0%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
0g
Protein
1g
0%
Vitamin A 0%
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Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
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Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Favorite Prickly Pears Recipes
Prickly Pear Cocktail
This is Chef Cindy Pawlcyn's recipe for a cocktail featuring fresh prickly pear juice.
Prickly Pear Margarita
The prickly pear is the fruit of the nopal cactus. The most common prickly pear variety in Mexico is bright magenta inside and makes colorful and delicately flavored margarita.
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