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Prickly Pear Syrup

With its gorgeous magenta hue, this homemade Prickly Pear Syrup not only adds a bright pop of color but also infuses a uniquely sweet and slightly tart flavor into all your favorite foods and drinks. The easy to make simple syrup can help enhance everything from morning pancakes to your signature cocktails and mocktails.
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Course: Simple Syrups
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mixology, Prickly Pear Recipes, Simple Syrup Recipes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 1 cup
Author: Sues

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup diced prickly pear flesh (you can substitute with prickly pear powder)

Instructions

  • Put water, sugar, and diced prickly pear fruit in a medium-size saucepan and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, lower heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes, until mixture has thickened a bit and prickly pear is softening.
  • Strain mixture into a bowl, being sure to press down on the prickly pear to extract as much juice as possible.
  • Keep syrup in bowl or pour into a mason jar and place in fridge to cool completely before using. Syrup will continue to thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • If you don't have fresh prickly pear fruit, you can make this syrup with prickly pear powder instead. Simply bring water and sugar to a boil and then let simmer for about 10 minutes. Before removing from heat, stir 1 tablespoon prickly pear powder in until dissolved. Try and add more powder if desired.

Useful Products

2-Quart Saucepan
2-Quart Saucepan
Granulated Sugar
Granulated Sugar
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