CANDIED CACTUS
From the Western Cookbook chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Overnight soaking not included in preparation time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Clean off any spines and glochids (the little hairy spines) from your cactus paddles; peel green skin and cube into 1 x 1/2 inch pieces.
- Soak overnight in cold water.
- Drain very well.
- Make a syrup of sugar, water and fruit juices; add cactus and cook until syrup is nearly all absorbed, taking caution not to scorch.
- May be tinted with food coloring if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 50.4, Sugar 50.2
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