Cactus Candy Recipe – a delicious recipe with sugar, Water, Orange juice, Lemon juice. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Select prickly pear cactus (or possibly small barrel cactus if you own this type of cactus, since it's illegal to remove it from the desert).
2
Remove spines and outside layer with large knife.
3
Cut pulp across in slices one-inch thick.
4
Soak overnight in cool water.
5
Remove from water, cut in one0inch cubes and cook in boiling water til tender.
6
Drain.
7
Cook slowly in the following syrup till nearly all the syrup is absorbed.
8
Don't scorch!
9
SYRUP for 2 Qts of CACTUS CUBES
10
Heat all ingredients till sugar is dissolved.
11
Then add in cactus.
12
Remover cactus from syrup, drain and roll in granulated or possibly powdered sugar.
13
For colored cactus candy, any vegetable food coloring may be added to the syrup.
701
kcal
Calories
181
g
Carbs
Carbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. Granulated sugar, 1 c. Water, 2 Tbsp. Orange juice, 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice.
Yes, Cactus Candy Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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