Cactus Pickles Recipe

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   Remove skins of prickly pear fruit.

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   (They're more easily handled if you burn off the spines first.)

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   Cut in halves lengthwise and remove seeds.

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   Tie the pickling spice and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth.

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   Combine bag and all ingredients but pears.

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   Cook pears in the syrup till transparent.

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   Remove cc bag.

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   Put pickles and syrup in canning jars with two-piece lids

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   (you know, the flat part with rubber around edge and the screw-on outer ring.)

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    Process for 15 min in boiling water to cover.

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    If you do not have a canner, you can use any large covered kettle.

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    Be sure to place a rack or possibly folded dish towel under the jars before boiling.

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    By Barbara Barte, courtesy

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.