{"id":7033787,"date":"2026-08-08T15:36:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T15:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/prickly-pear-syrup-cooking-on-the-weekends\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T15:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T15:36:51","slug":"prickly-pear-syrup-cooking-on-the-weekends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7033787","title":{"rendered":"Prickly Pear Syrup | Cooking On The Weekends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>With its stunning color and subtly sweet raspberry-watermelon-like flavor, this <strong>Prickly Pear Syrup recipe <\/strong>is one you&#8217;ll want to keep in your back pocket for adding something special to drinks, desserts, and breakfast dishes.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1719\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080254\" data-pin-description=\"With its stunning color and subtly sweet raspberry-watermelon-like flavor, this Prickly Pear Syrup recipe is one you'll want to keep in your back pocket for adding something special to drinks, desserts, and breakfast dishes.\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11.jpg\" alt=\"Prickly Pear syrup in a bottle with a small ladle adding more at the top.\" data-skip-lazy=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1080254\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-768x1100.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-1072x1536.jpg 1072w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-720x1031.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-360x516.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-180x258.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever seen a prickly pear (cactus pear)? Did you even know you could eat them? And did you know they&#8217;re absolutely delicious?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1175\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080257\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Several red prickly pears standing on their ends, on a white marble background.\" class=\"wp-image-1080257\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-768x752.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-720x705.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-360x353.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-180x176.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1175\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080257\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44.jpg\" alt=\"Several red prickly pears standing on their ends, on a white marble background.\" class=\"wp-image-1080257\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-768x752.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-720x705.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-360x353.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup44-180x176.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll need fresh prickly pear juice to make this syrup recipe. If you haven&#8217;t prepared the fruit before, use my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/how-to-cut-a-cactus-pear-a-photographic-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13549\">How to Eat and Juice a Prickly Pear<\/a><\/strong> guide, which takes you through safely peeling and juicing them step by step with photographs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-prickly-pear-syrup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Prickly Pear Syrup?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prickly pear syrup is a simple fruit syrup made by combining prickly pear juice, sugar, and water. The result is a sweet, flavorful syrup with a knockout magenta color and a delicate fruity flavor that&#8217;s reminiscent of raspberries and watermelon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s excellent for adding to cocktails and is super popular for making Prickly Pear Margaritas. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-ingredient-notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredient Notes<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"983\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080253\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Small saucepan with water, red-rimmed ceramic bowl with granulated sugar and glass measuring cup with prickly pear juice, on a white marble countertop.\" class=\"wp-image-1080253\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-768x629.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-720x590.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-360x295.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-180x147.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"983\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080253\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12.jpg\" alt=\"Small saucepan with water, red-rimmed ceramic bowl with granulated sugar and glass measuring cup with prickly pear juice, on a white marble countertop.\" class=\"wp-image-1080253\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-768x629.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-720x590.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-360x295.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup12-180x147.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Above: <\/strong>water, prickly pear juice, and granulated suga<\/em>r<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>prickly pear juice (cactus pear juice)<\/strong> &#8211; The key ingredient in this syrup. You can easily make your own juice using my <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/how-to-cut-a-cactus-pear-a-photographic-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13549\">How to Eat and Juice a Prickly Pear guide<\/a>, or use <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonacactusranch.com\/product\/prickly-pear-nectar-12oz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">store-bought prickly pear juice or nectar<\/a>. It\u2019s not something you\u2019ll typically see in most grocery stores, though.<\/li>\n<li><strong>granulated sugar<\/strong> &#8211; This creates the classic syrup consistency and enhances the natural sweetness of the prickly pear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>water<\/strong> &#8211; The water (and heat) helps dissolve the sugar and creates the syrup&#8217;s texture. A classic simple syrup is made with equal parts water and sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-prickly-pear-syrup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Prickly Pear Syrup<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> To prepare prickly pear juice, place a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bEdaNX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">fine-mesh strainer<\/a> over a bowl or glass measuring cup. Peel and quarter the prickly pears, then add them to a blender and pur\u00e9e until smooth. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Pour the pur\u00e9e into the strainer and press with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible (the tiny black seeds will remain in the strainer and can be discarded). You\u2019ll need 1 cup of juice for this syrup recipe. For step-by-step instructions and tips for safely preparing the fruit, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/how-to-cut-a-cactus-pear-a-photographic-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13549\">comprehensive How to Eat and Juice a Prickly Pear guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"907\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080181\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080181\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Several peeled cactus pears (prickly pears) on a cutting board with skins and a paring knife next to them.\" class=\"wp-image-1080181\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-720x544.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-360x272.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-180x136.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"907\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080181\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080181\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4.jpg\" alt=\"Several peeled cactus pears (prickly pears) on a cutting board with skins and a paring knife next to them.\" class=\"wp-image-1080181\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-720x544.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-360x272.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.4-180x136.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080190\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080190\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Pureed prickly pear in a blender.\" class=\"wp-image-1080190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-180x120.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080190\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080190\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89.jpg\" alt=\"Pureed prickly pear in a blender.\" class=\"wp-image-1080190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.89-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1418\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080188\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080188\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Prickly pear pulp being strained into a glass 4 cup measure.\" class=\"wp-image-1080188\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-768x908.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-720x851.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-360x425.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-180x213.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1418\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080188\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080188\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55.jpg\" alt=\"Prickly pear pulp being strained into a glass 4 cup measure.\" class=\"wp-image-1080188\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-768x908.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-720x851.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-360x425.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cut-juice-prickly-pear-cactus.55-180x213.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"909\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080250\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080250\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Sugar (not quite dissolved) and water in a small saucepan with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-1080250\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-720x545.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-360x273.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-180x136.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"909\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080250\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080250\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar (not quite dissolved) and water in a small saucepan with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-1080250\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-720x545.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-360x273.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup-180x136.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"894\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080251\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080251\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Sugar and water in a small saucepan with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-1080251\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-720x536.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-360x268.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-180x134.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"894\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080251\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-id=\"1080251\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar and water in a small saucepan with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-1080251\" title=\"Prickly-Pear-Syrup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-720x536.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-360x268.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup88-180x134.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8211; <\/strong>Add the prickly pear juice, whisk, turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Then pour it into a jar or bottle for storage. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1779\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080249\" data-id=\"1080249\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Small saucepan with prickly pear syrup and a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-1080249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-768x1139.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-1036x1536.jpg 1036w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-720x1067.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-360x534.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-180x267.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1779\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080249\" data-id=\"1080249\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2.jpg\" alt=\"Small saucepan with prickly pear syrup and a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-1080249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-768x1139.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-1036x1536.jpg 1036w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-720x1067.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-360x534.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup2-180x267.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080252\" data-id=\"1080252\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Small saucepan with prickly pear syrup and a whisk, whisking.\" class=\"wp-image-1080252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-180x120.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080252\" data-id=\"1080252\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52.jpg\" alt=\"Small saucepan with prickly pear syrup and a whisk, whisking.\" class=\"wp-image-1080252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup52-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-variations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add citrus<\/strong>. Add about 1 \u00bd tablespoons of lime, lemon or orange juice. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Add fresh herbs.<\/strong> Before adding the prickly pear juice, simmer the syrup with fresh mint, basil, thyme, or rosemary for a few minutes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-use-prickly-pear-syrup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Prickly Pear Syrup<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1684\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080255\" data-pin-description=\"With its stunning color and subtly sweet raspberry-watermelon-like flavor, this Prickly Pear Syrup recipe is one you'll want to keep in your back pocket for adding something special to drinks, desserts, and breakfast dishes.\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" alt=\"Prickly Pear syrup in a bottle without a lid.\" class=\"wp-image-1080255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-768x1078.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-720x1010.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-360x505.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-180x253.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1684\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080255\" data-pin-description=\"With its stunning color and subtly sweet raspberry-watermelon-like flavor, this Prickly Pear Syrup recipe is one you'll want to keep in your back pocket for adding something special to drinks, desserts, and breakfast dishes.\" data-pin-title=\"Prickly Pear Syrup\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5.jpg\" alt=\"Prickly Pear syrup in a bottle without a lid.\" class=\"wp-image-1080255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-768x1078.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-720x1010.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-360x505.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup5-180x253.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are so many delicious ways to use this vibrant, tasty fruit syrup!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cocktails and mocktails.<\/strong> You can add it to margaritas, sparkling water, <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/friday-flowers-jacaranda-flowers-and-my-moms-meyer-lemonade-recipe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"745\">lemonade<\/a>, or your favorite mixed drinks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breakfast.<\/strong> Drizzle it over <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/tropical-pancaks-gluten-free-recipe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11930\">pancakes<\/a>, waffles, <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/french-toast-bread-pudding\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6654\">French toast<\/a>, oatmeal, or yogurt and <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/fathers-day-granola-recipe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"474\">homemade granola<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desserts.<\/strong> Spoon it over vanilla or <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/no-churn-pineapple-guava-ice-cream-recipe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18866\">guava ice cream<\/a>, cheesecake, <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/white-chocolate-raspberry-cake\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"41165\">raspberry pound cake<\/a>, or fresh fruit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking.<\/strong> Add a little to frosting, glazes, or baked goods for a unique fruit flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>And for something more savory, you will love my <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/cactus-pear-lemon-vinaigrette-recipe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13567\">Prickly Pear Salad Dressing<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-long-will-it-keep\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will it keep?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prickly pear syrup can be stored in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-more-delicious-dessert-sauce-and-syrup-recipes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Delicious Dessert Sauce and Syrup Recipes<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you love this recipe as much as I do!<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-1080258\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"1080258\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-val3-oc-version\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: -1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Prickly Pear syrup in a bottle with a small ladle adding more at the top.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080256\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-300x300.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: -1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #000000;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Prickly Pear syrup in a bottle with a small ladle adding more at the top.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prickly-cactus-pear-syrup11-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/prickly-pear-syrup\/?tp_image_id=1080256\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Prickly Pear Syrup<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/about-me\/\" target=\"_self\">Valentina K. Wein<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-light\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>With its stunning color and subtly sweet raspberry-watermelon-like flavor, this Prickly Pear Syrup recipe is one you&#8217;ll want to keep in your back pocket for adding something special to drinks, desserts, and breakfast dishes.<\/em><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\"><em><strong>Makes about 2 cups \/ About 16 servings, depending on how it&#8217;s being used<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Cooling Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American, Mexican<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-1080258 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1080258\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">16<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">57<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1080258-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-1080258-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"1080258\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"16\" data-recipe=\"1080258\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"16\" data-recipe=\"1080258\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"16\" data-recipe=\"1080258\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">prickly pear juice<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(from about 5 prickly pears &#8211; approx. 1 pound)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1080258-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-1080258-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1080258\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-1080258-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To prepare prickly pear juice.<\/strong> Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or glass measuring cup. Peel and quarter the prickly pears, then add them to a blender and pur\u00e9e until smooth. Pour the pur\u00e9e into the strainer and press with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible (the tiny black seeds will remain in the strainer and can be discarded). You\u2019ll need 1 cup of juice for this syrup recipe. For step-by-step instructions and tips for safely preparing the fruit, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingontheweekends.com\/how-to-cut-a-cactus-pear-a-photographic-guide\/\">comprehensive How to Eat and Juice a Prickly Pear guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-1080258-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Dissolve the sugar. <\/strong>Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-1080258-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Finish the syrup.<\/strong>Add the prickly pear juice, whisk, turn off the heat and let it sit until it&#8217;s room temperature, at least 30 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-1080258-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the cooled syrup into a jar or bottle for storage. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1080258-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-light\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">NOTES<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>Nutritional information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an estimate.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1080258-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">NUTRITION<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">57<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.05<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">40<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keywords <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">exotic fruit recipes, dessert sauces, fruit sauce<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #ba1026;margin: 0px;padding-top: 5px;padding-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"#ffffff\"><path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M12,2.162c3.204,0,3.584,0.012,4.849,0.07c1.366,0.062,2.633,0.336,3.608,1.311 c0.975,0.975,1.249,2.242,1.311,3.608c0.058,1.265,0.07,1.645,0.07,4.849s-0.012,3.584-0.07,4.849 c-0.062,1.366-0.336,2.633-1.311,3.608c-0.975,0.975-2.242,1.249-3.608,1.311c-1.265,0.058-1.645,0.07-4.849,0.07 s-3.584-0.012-4.849-0.07c-1.366-0.062-2.633-0.336-3.608-1.311c-0.975-0.975-1.249-2.242-1.311-3.608 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