PRICKLY PEAR ORANGE MARMALADE

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This is from a little old lady who thought everyone knew how to can so forgive me if there are some steps left out. I have not ever made this but wanted to share an unusual recipe. Prep time includes overnight soaking.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Fruit

Time P1DT30m

Yield 1 jar

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup prickly pear cactus, thinly sliced
3/8 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange, thinly sliced and cut in quarters
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Remove skins from prickly pears.
  • Slice and remove skins.
  • Cover orange with water and soak overnight.
  • Add orange juice, prickly pear, and sugar to orange which has soaked overnight.
  • Heat slowly and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Continue stirring frequently and boil about 30 minutes or until the mixture is thick and the fruit is clear.
  • Pour into hot, dry, sterilized jars to within 1/4 inch of the top if paraffin is used; otherwise fill to the top.
  • Seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.1, Fat 0.3, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 94.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 90.6, Protein 1.3

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