Recipe Details
Ingredients
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27prickly pears (cactus fruit)
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¼cuplemon juice
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1(1.75 ounce) packagefruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell®)
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4 ½cupswhite sugar
Cooking Directions
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Simmer 3 pint-size jars in a large pot of water until jelly is ready. Wash the lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
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Slice ends off each prickly pear. Make 1 long vertical slit down each one. Use slit to hold skin and peel off. Discard peel.
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Place peeled pears in a blender; purée in batches until liquefied. Press puréed mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Discard pulp and seeds.
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Measure out 3 cups prickly pear juice and pour into a large pot. Add lemon juice and pectin; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Let cook at a boil until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Pour prickly pear jelly into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with the lids and screw on the rings.
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Place a rack in the bottom of a stockpot and fill halfway with water; bring to a boil. Lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover the stockpot, and process for 15 minutes.
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Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface several inches apart. Let cool for at least 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe24 | |
Calories193 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 1g |
1% |
Saturated Fat 0g |
1% |
Sodium 6mg |
0% |
Total Carbohydrate 49g |
18% |
Dietary Fiber 4g |
15% |
Total Sugars 38g |
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Protein 1g |
2% |
Vitamin C 17mg |
19% |
Calcium 65mg |
5% |
Iron 0mg |
2% |
Potassium 259mg |
6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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