Refreshing Prickly Pear Lime Popsicles aka Paletas

Beat the heat with these tasty Prickly Pear Lime Popsicles. Prickly pear cactus fruit are in season at the end of summer to late fall, depending on the variety. If you live in area where they grow, they are economical too! These paletas are easy to make once you get rid of the spines & glochids (hair like prickles). All you need is cactus fruit, lime juice, and sweetener. A quick whirl in the blender and strain into the container of your choice.
0:27 The cacti are full of ripe fruit!
0:51 prepping the cactus fruit
2:41 Recipe for the popsicles
4:50 Unbelievably beautiful red color
5:48 Why you want to strain your purée
6:19 my new silicone popsicle mold
7:46 Silicone or Rigid Pop Mold. Which is better?
8:44 Taste test - Is it worth getting poked by glochids?
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