My Rights As An American Report post Posted August 19, 2019 Have not made it in 2 years so one of my daughters and I picked some fruits here. Pickings were tough this year. Did end up having an awesome time with my daughter. Great time in the heat. Anyway, got about 8 gallons of pears. Made a bunch of syrup for drink mixers, ice cream and pancakes, and used the rest to make a bunch of prickly pear, blueberry and raspberry jam. Turned out awesome! Pics of the finished product. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6AYoteHunter Report post Posted August 19, 2019 Around 4000 ft has tons that will be ripe in maybe a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 19, 2019 Well that's very cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 19, 2019 What 6Ayoter said. No quite ripe here yet but hoping to go pickin in a week or two. Good haul you got there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 26, 2019 Id love too see more pics. I would love to make some! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted August 27, 2019 Should have taken more pics but did not. This batch turned out amazing! Will do some more in two weeks if I can get out again. Few tricks learned each time I do it to minimize effort and time while maximizing product. Quite simple recipe and more than worth it to make your own and share with friends and family! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted August 27, 2019 57 minutes ago, My Rights As An American said: more than worth it to make your own and share with friends and family! Can I be your friend? Lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted August 27, 2019 Ha, would be happy to show anyone how I make it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 27, 2019 16 hours ago, My Rights As An American said: Should have taken more pics but did not. This batch turned out amazing! Will do some more in two weeks if I can get out again. Few tricks learned each time I do it to minimize effort and time while maximizing product. Quite simple recipe and more than worth it to make your own and share with friends and family! Can you share the recipe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted August 27, 2019 Half prickly pear juice, half any other fruit (I like blueberry and raspberry)—crush and mix the fruit. Strain the juice for a jelly, do not strain for a jam (my preference) equal amount sugar about half cup lemon juice for each few cups of fruit juice pectin per instructions Bring fruit to a rolling boil with lemon juice. Stirring constantly. Add the sugar and return to boil for a couple minutes. Add pectin. Stir constantly. Return to boil. Stir constantly. Instructions say to boil for exactly one minute and then spoon into jars. However, I have found it does not set as well in my experience. I will slowly boil and skim off the foam for an additional 20-30 minutes, stirring to keep the mixture from burning until the mixture starts to gel on a spoon in the freezer for a few minutes. Then pour into hot, clean jars to 1/4 inch from the top. Seal firmly and flip over, I do not use a pressure canner. Never found the need, this has worked every time. Super easy. Hardest parts are juicing prickly pear and cleanup. Juicing prickly pear: singe off prickers with propane torch on both sides. Rinse in bucket and swirl to remove extras missed. Cut off both ends and split in half. Then stick in blender with a bit of water to help pull out juices. Strain three times or use a pillow case to allow juices to drain through. Does not stain pillow case at all! cleanup: you are on your own with that one! Hot water the moment you are done as everything is now sticky! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 28, 2019 prickly pear syrup margaritas are the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted August 28, 2019 For syrup, use only the juice and no pectin and just do not cook as long. Simple recipe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted August 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, My Rights As An American said: For syrup, use only the juice and no pectin and just do not cook as long. Simple recipe! Thanks we are going to try some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 28, 2019 Thanks man. Wanna make a family event out of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted August 28, 2019 Lots of fun and makes it sweeter when you can eat it for weeks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
