Granny Adams' Sunday Recipes ($18) Paperback
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Prickly Pear Fruit Leather
No pectin Added
Burning off the glochids is not necessary if you plan to strain the juice.
Blending the Prickly Pear will speed up the process.
Blending will remove the need of handling the Prickly Pear.
Removing the seeds before boiling is only necessary when making Jam or Preserves.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce to medium low and cook for 30 minutes.
Stir often.
Strain using a large colander.
Measure the juice.
Pour the juice through a smaller gauge strainer.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
At this point the juice can be saved for wine making.
Large containers of juice can be frozen or water bath canned for later use.
Smaller amounts can be made into fruit leather.
Fruit leather must be reduced to remove water.
Cook on low to thicken.
A thicker reduced mixture will speed up drying times.
Spread evenly on parchment paper.
Place in a oven at 175 Fahrenheit for 3 hours.
Cut into strips.
Roll up for storage.
Store in a cool and dry location.
