Prickly pear recipes

Preparation:

1. Simmer the Cactus Pears in a large pot over medium heat until soft
2. Strain and remove pips.
3. Place strained pulp with remaining ingredients in the pot and bring to the boil, remove foam from the top.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 – 3 hours until reduced and thick, stirring regularly to prevent sticking (add a little water if necessary).
5. Pour into sterilised jars, seal and cool.

 4 Cactus Pears, peeled and chopped
 ½ red pepper, deseeded and chopped
 ½ yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped
 ½ chilli, deseeded and chopped
 2 spring onions, sliced
 15g coriander, chopped
 Juice and zest of 1 lemon
 Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper

1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl, toss well to combine and serve immediately.

 

 8 Cactus Pears, peeled and sliced
 2 fennel bulbs, washed and thinly sliced
 2 oranges, peeled and cut into segments
 150g feta cheese, crumbled
 100ml extra virgin olive oil
 Juice of 1 lemon

1. Arrange Cactus Pears, fennel and oranges on a platter or individual plates.
2. Scatter crumbled feta cheese over the top and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Serve with pita bread or grilled flat breads.