Nopalito Pie (Cactus Pie)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Parboil cactus for 3 minutes in enough boiling, lightly salted water to cover in a covered saucepan.

3. 3

   Drain and rinse under running water.

4. 4

   Roll half of pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

5. 5

   Place in a 9-inch pie plate; trim off excess pastry along edges and set to the side.

6. 6

   Combine cactus dice (nopalitos) and next three ingredients; mix well by hand.

7. 7

   Spoon filling evenly into pastry shell, and dot with butter.

8. 8

   Roll remaining pastry to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 1/2-inch strips and arrange into lattice; fold edges under and flute into a pretty edge.

9. 9

   Bake for 50-60 minutes.

10. 10

    Garnish with slice of prickly pear fruit, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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