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Prickle pear is the sweet, juicy fruit of the prickly pear cactus, often used in desserts, drinks, and savory dishes.

Prickle pear can be used in juices, jams, salads, cocktails, syrups, and desserts like sorbets and jellies.

Refrigerate unpeeled prickle pears in a produce drawer for up to a week. Peeled fruit should be stored in an airtight container and eaten within 2-3 days.

No, the skin is tough and covered with spines. Only eat the peeled flesh.

Peel the fruit, chop the flesh, blend until smooth, and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds and pulp.

Prickle pear pairs well with citrus fruits, fresh herbs, chile, grilled meats, and goat cheese.

Look for fruit that is evenly colored (red, orange, or green depending on the variety), slightly soft to the touch, and free from blemishes.

You can buy it now on the MasGusto! Latino Market App and get it delivered to your home as fast as tomorrow.

Wear gloves to avoid the spines. Slice off the ends, cut a lengthwise slit in the skin, and peel the tough skin off to reveal the flesh.

It has a sweet, slightly tangy flavor, similar to a mix of watermelon and bubblegum.

Yes, the seeds are edible but quite hard. Some people spit them out or strain them from juices and purees.

Yes, peel and cube the flesh, then freeze in airtight bags. This is great for use in smoothies or desserts.

Use gloves or tongs to handle and peel the fruit to avoid the tiny, sharp spines that can stick to skin.

Yes, its juice is commonly used in margaritas, mojitos, and other fruit-based cocktails.

You can buy it at MasGusto! Latino Market, www.masgusto.com.

Peel, puree, and strain the flesh to make jams, gelatins, sorbets, or to use as a sweet syrup for cakes and ice cream.