The Sweet and Unique Flavour of Prickly Pears!
Prickly pears, also known as cactus fruit, are a vibrant and refreshing treat hailing primarily from M...
Prickly pears, also known as cactus fruit, are a vibrant and refreshing treat hailing primarily from Mexico and the Southern United States. These exotic fruits have a thick, colourful outer skin that must be carefully peeled to remove small spines and reveal the soft, juicy flesh inside. The texture is both smooth and slightly grainy due to its tiny, edible seeds, offering a delightful contrast with each bite. The flavour is sweet and mild, reminiscent of a blend between watermelon and pear, with subtle tropical undertones. This makes prickly pears a perfect thirst-quenching snack, especially on warm days. In addition to their delicious taste, they are rich in antioxidants, fibre and vitamin C.
Cooking Suggestions: How to Cook Prickly Pears
Blending: Blend into refreshing drinks like juices, smoothies or cocktails.
Mixing: Cook into syrups or jams for sweet spreads or sauces for a sweet and tangy glaze.
Grilling:Grill slices for a smoky, caramelised flavour.
Simmering: Simmer into a puree for desserts or salad dressings.
Serving Suggestions: What to Pair Prickly Pears With
Juices: Pair with fresh lime juice for a zesty complement.
Fruits: Combine with tropical fruits like mango or papaya in a salad.
Creamy Sides: Serve alongside creamy ingredients such as yoghurt or ricotta.
Sauces: Add to salsas with chilli and cilantro for a spicy-sweet kick.
Desserts & drinks: Use as a garnish for desserts or beverages to add colour and flavour.
Cooking suggestions: Blending into drinks (juices, smoothies, cocktails), mixing into syrups or jams, grilling for a caramelised flavour or simmering into puree for desserts or salad dressings.
Serving suggestions: Pair with fresh lime juice and exotic fruits (mango or papaya). Serve with creamy items (yoghurts or ricotta) or add to salsas and chilli and cilantro. Alternatively, use as a garnish for desserts or drinks.
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<p>Prickly pears, also known as cactus <a title="fruit" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/fruit-vegetables/specialist-fruits">fruit</a>, are a vibrant and refreshing treat hailing primarily from Mexico and the Southern United States. These <a title="exotic fruits" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/fruit-vegetables/exotic-fruits">exotic fruits</a> have a thick, colourful outer skin that must be carefully peeled to remove small spines and reveal the soft, juicy flesh inside. The texture is both smooth and slightly grainy due to its tiny, edible seeds, offering a delightful contrast with each bite. The flavour is sweet and mild, reminiscent of a blend between watermelon and pear, with subtle tropical undertones. This makes prickly pears a perfect thirst-quenching snack, especially on warm days. In addition to their delicious taste, they are rich in antioxidants, fibre and vitamin C.</p>
<p><strong>Cooking Suggestions: How to Cook Prickly Pears</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Blending:</strong> Blend into refreshing <a title="drinks" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/drinks">drinks</a> like juices, smoothies or cocktails.</li>
<li><strong>Mixing: </strong>Cook into syrups or jams for sweet spreads or sauces for a sweet and tangy glaze.</li>
<li><strong>Grilling:</strong> <a title="Grill" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/bbq">Grill</a> slices for a smoky, caramelised flavour.</li>
<li><strong>Simmering:</strong> Simmer into a puree for <a title="desserts" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/catering-products/desserts">desserts</a> or <a title="salad" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/fruit-vegetables/salad">salad</a> dressings.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Serving Suggestions: What to Pair Prickly Pears With</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Juices:</strong> Pair with fresh lime juice for a zesty complement.</li>
<li><strong>Fruits:</strong> Combine with tropical fruits like mango or papaya in a salad.</li>
<li><strong>Creamy Sides:</strong> Serve alongside creamy ingredients such as yoghurt or ricotta.</li>
<li><strong>Sauces:</strong> Add to salsas with chilli and cilantro for a spicy-sweet kick.</li>
<li><strong>Desserts & drinks: </strong>Use as a <a title="garnish" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/catering-products/canapes/garnishes">garnish</a> for desserts or beverages to add colour and flavour.</li>
</ul> <p><strong>Origin:</strong> UK</p>
<p><strong>Quantity:</strong> 9</p>
<p><strong>Storage:</strong> Keep refrigerated.</p>
<p><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 3 days from delivery.</p>
<p><strong>Cooking suggestions: </strong>Blending into drinks (juices, smoothies, cocktails), mixing into syrups or jams, grilling for a caramelised flavour or simmering into puree for desserts or salad dressings.</p>
<p><strong>Serving suggestions:</strong> Pair with fresh lime juice and exotic fruits (mango or papaya). Serve with creamy items (yoghurts or ricotta) or add to salsas and chilli and cilantro. Alternatively, use as a garnish for desserts or drinks.</p>00https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/media/catalog/product/p/r/prickly-pears-2.jpgadd-to-cart
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