Prickly Pear Syrup

• Use tongs and Pick the purple / pink prickly pears from the cactus 
• Put in colander and run under HOT water while shaking in the colander. This helps remove all of the glochids (little hair like thorns) 
• Cut off each end of the prickly pear and then cut a slit in the skin. 
• Cut around the skin of the prickly pear to remove the “meat” 
• Toss in pot and fill with water till the prickly pears are barely covered. (I used 5 cups of water) 
• Add your desired amount of sugar. (I used 3.5 cups of sugar) 
• Once it boils, stir and remove from heat
• Toss in blender and blend it up! 
• Strain 2-3x 
• Cool before storing in refrigerator or freeze for up to 6 months

Add this to your favorite cocktails! Works great in margaritas!