CACTUS CANDY
Make and share this Cactus Candy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Select prickly pear cactus. Remove spines and outside layer(skin) with large knife(this can be bought already spined in stores).I found this at Walmart!. Cut pulp across in slices one-inch thick.
- Soak overnight in cold water. Remove from water, cut in 1" cubes and cook in boiling water til tender. Drain.
- Heat the sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Then add cactus. Cook slowly in the syrup until nearly all the syrup is absorbed. Do not scorch! Remove cactus from syrup, drain and roll in granulated or powdered sugar. For colored cactus candy, any vegetable food coloring may be added to the syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2, Sodium 0.8, Carbohydrate 100.5, Sugar 100.3
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121 Vines
[email protected]I had a lot of trouble getting the candies to set. I ended up having to cook them for much longer than the recipe called for. Even then, they were still a little too soft. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Zedekiah Christopher
[email protected]These candies were delicious! I love the unique flavor of the cactus. I also liked the chewy texture. I would definitely make these again.
London Rudd
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the candies turned out perfectly. They were chewy and had a nice sweet and tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious candy.
Saif Masud
[email protected]These candies were really easy to make and they turned out great! I love the unique flavor of the cactus. I would definitely make these again.
Ann Gross
[email protected]I had a lot of trouble finding cactus paddles. I ended up having to order them online.
Roseodemi Metseagharun
[email protected]These candies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They said they tasted like gummy bears.
Morshed Alam Khan
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious these candies were. I wasn't sure what to expect, but they were really good. I love the unique flavor of the cactus.
RUDIE VAN WYK
[email protected]These candies were easy to make and they turned out great! I love the bright green color and the chewy texture. The flavor is a little tart, but I really enjoyed it.
Md. Mehedi Hasan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the candies turned out perfectly. They were chewy and had a nice sweet and tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious candy.
Onyango abraham Simon
[email protected]These candies were delicious! I love the unique flavor of the cactus. I also liked the chewy texture. I would definitely make these again.
danjuma omoiya
[email protected]I had a lot of trouble getting the candies to set. I ended up having to cook them for much longer than the recipe called for. Even then, they were still a little too soft. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Mohd Sudais
[email protected]These candies were a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they had a unique flavor that he really enjoyed. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes tart candies.
Humayara Tabassum
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the candies turned out great! They were chewy and had a nice sweet and tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious candy.
Opi Opi
[email protected]These cactus candies were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love the bright green color and the chewy texture. The flavor is a little tart, but I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be making these again.
Naveed Khaskhali
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about making candy from cactus, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The candies were surprisingly delicious! They had a unique flavor that I can't quite describe, but it was definitely good. I will definitely be making these
Dhytfhg Dut57f
[email protected]This cactus candy recipe was a hit! The candies turned out perfectly chewy and had a delicious sweet and tangy flavor. I loved the addition of the chili powder, which gave them a little bit of a kick. I will definitely be making these again.