Cactus Pear Chews
Cactus Pear Chews deliver a bright, fruity burst with a naturally vibrant hue and a pleasantly chewy bite. Made from pure prickly pear juice and sugar, they showcase clean, sun-ripened cactus fruit flavor that’s both sweet and lightly tangy. Serve these little gems as a colorful after-dinner treat or pack them for a festive snack at gatherings.
- Prep10 min
- Cook10 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Strain prickly pear juice through 2 layers of cheesecloth into a saucepan, then add sugar and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- 3
Pour the pear juice mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Let the candy cool for at least 30 minutes, then cut it into bite-sized pieces and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Calories 99.0 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.39 g Low Source
- Carbs 26.12 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.03 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 6.21 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.65 g Low Source
- Sugar 25.48 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 48.5 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.18 mg Low Source
- Potassium 76.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 6.8 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
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