So, I finally took the plunge - I bought a cactus pear today.

[sniffa]

What am I in for? Should I eat it plain, or do something with it? :shrug:

[Ptah]

1. Be careful out there

[PeaceNikki]

2. Are they expensive? It it prickly? I'd make a margarita.

:toast:

[sniffa]

3. $0.99 each

Hmmmm, margarita? :9

They're prickly, but this one has been mostly stripped of their bristles. If I remember correctly, I think some DUer said it tastes like a cross of water melon and strawberries.

[PeaceNikki]

4. Not a bad price, huh? That sounds like a perfect margarita.

On the rocks for me, please!

Here'a recipe:
http://www.andyboy.com/products/prickly_pear/BV_02.html

Ingredients:

1 oz. premium tequila
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
2 1/2 oz. pureed Andy Boy Cactus pears, chilled
2 1/2 oz. prepared sweet and sour mix
Lime wedge
Coarse salt
1 C ice cubes

Directions:

1. Prepare margarita glass rim by dipping into lime juice, and then coarse salt.
2. Put ice into shaker. Add tequila, Grand Marnier, fruit and sweet and sour. Shake vigorously and pour into prepared margarita glass. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
Serves 1

[Neshanic]

5. Want more? I will gladly send you boxes of them.

[Bucky]

6. Ah, they're yummytastic

Some boil 'em, fry 'em, or slice 'em raw with a pinch of salt. You can actually google recipes

[sniffa]

7. Interesting

I'm excited to eat it. :9