edible cactus fruit
Fresh Cactus Pear, also known as prickly pear, is the delectable, elongated, egg-shaped fruit The purple-red and sometimes green, prickly skin of the Cactus Pear can be peeled away exposing a soft, ruby-red or golden colored flesh with tiny, edible seeds.
The taste varies by variety, but most often the flavor.
Raw cactus pears go well in fruit salads and smoothies, and you can cook these fruits into jams or use them in savory dishes, such as chili. They provide health benefits as part of an overall balanced diet.
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