Foraged Prickly Pear Syrup
Ingredients
- 4 prickly pear fruit (1.5 cups pulp)
- 1/2 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup water
- Lemon juice
Preparation
Cut the tuna in half and spoon out the pulp.
Measure to about 1.5 cups of fruit.
In a medium sauce pan gently bring to a boil with the sugar and water.
Reduce to simmer.
Stir to make sure it doesn’t stick for 15 minutes.
Strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
Let cool in a bowl and add lemon once room temperature.
Store in a bottle or jar with rubber lid.
