There was recently a discussion of how to eat (or more correctly, how to
peel) cactus pears. I just received this recipe and thought I'd share.
Haven't tried it myself, but it looks good. :)
Carla
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>by Linda Place
>
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> Title: CACTUS PEAR BREAKFAST SHAKE
> Categories: Beverages, Fruits
> Yield: 2 Servings
>
> 2 Cactus pears; peel/chunked
> 1 lg Banana; peel/chunked
> 4 Ice cubes
> 1 1/2 tb Honey
> 1 c Milk
>
> Press cactus pears through medium disk of food mill. Combine puree in
> blender or processor with banana, ice cubes, honey and milk; whirl
> until no chunks of ice remain. Serve at once to 2.
>
> from Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables: A Commonsense Guide by Elizabeth
> Schneider
>
> Source: Chicago Sun Times, March 20, 1986
>
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