Prickly Pear Jelly - How to make

[@prizantsproducts4u]

I just got a bunach of these - I picked them from some napales growing outside a condo complex here in VA Beach VA. No one knows what to do with them, but I do! I got a refresher course from y'all - thank y'all and G-d bless!

[@albertovelazquezramirez5109]

awesome , in mexico we ate this fruit for centuries , but i didn't know jam can be made from this delicious fruit , youre very skillfull man.

[@nimbusofdragons4793]

Your jelly looks awesome! I have to say though--if you guys don't already own one, a steamer juicer is an amazing addition to the kitchen for canning. You can pop the cactus fruit in the basket straight from the plant and the juice you obtain is pure cactus juice. We strain our juice through a clean, finely woven towel just in case there are spines present but the steamer juicer will be a piece of equipment you will LOVE. My mom and I can foods together and they are also great for making grape juice, berry juices, etc.

[@michaelroberson2546]

Joe, just happened across one of your prior videos. This really brought back great memories. I grew up in Hayden, AZ and my parents and I would harvest the "tunas" and make them into jelly. Great Christmas gifts for out of state friends and family. AND BTW, you posted on what would have been my mom's 102nd birthday. Thanks for a reminder of great times.

[@mitchelcox1534]

Oh man, more family cookbook videos PLEASE!

[@homesteadonomics]

There will most likely be more Mitchel.. thanks for checking it out:) Joe

[@marcovelez942]

Definitely really happy I came across this video. I live in the SW of USA and we have a ton of this Prickly Pear Cactus growing on our property needless to say most if not all goes to waste. I will definitely be attempting your recipe when they come back in season.

[@maryisabel2115]

Glad you showed the finished product after seeing it on toast, loved it 👍

[@uktony1525]

As always, thank you for sharing your lives with us all. I am on a diet but the jelly looks VERY good and I was licking my lips in the UK. Kind Regards.

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh man... you said the thing that my wife has been talking to me about;) I may be going on one soon too.... I have a habit of going hard core on one for a couple weeks and then falling off the wagon for a few months and then back on...lol.... I've thought of making a video about it just to keep me honest...lol

[@uktony1525]

My mother always used to say that all the things which bring pleasure are either illegal, immoral or they make you fat !!. Keep up the good work as we all love to see your fantastic videos.

[@iammongo2106]

My mom makes this! This stuff is absolutely delicious. By far my favorite jelly. Occasionally she has a batch that doesn't gel which is okay. I'll add some diced fresh jalapeno. Once the flavors have melded, I use it as a base for sweet and spicy bbq ribs or chicken wings!

[@mclovin2991]

I make tuna jelly and mesquite bean jelly every year. Love both of them ! Great video!!

[@sharons.7262]

Best part pulp I sent this jelly to my son in Iraq and Afghanistan for Christmas it was a Hugh hit with his friends. Greetings from Hondo Texas

[@SuperMonkey94]

I tried this recipe, it is wonderful! It's just the perfect amount of sweetness! I made a double batch and it made six and a half 12 oz jars of jelly (or about 78 fl oz).

[@chadtx254]

OMG!!! I just finished a batch of this wonder jelly. I was a bit concerned since the juice is not that tasty, but the jelly is awesome!!! Can't wait for my grand princesses to try it.

[@minutemark]

What a beautiful young lady. The jelly looks amazing by the way.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks so much Mark! I certainly think so too... but I'm a biased Daddy:) Joe

[@KMF3]

I love the idea of the flames to get the needles off. A friend of mine did prickly pear jam wants and no matter how careful we were in picking and preparing them we still got needles in us.

[@ArizonaHotHomestead]

nice we have made jam before. go for a little hike in the desert with a goal of coming back with buckets of prickly pear.

[@emilionavarro2575]

This is fun to try I never thought of making jelly from prickly pears

[@artthompson612]

This is an absolutely beautiful child, you are a very fortunate young man. May God bless.

[@USNERDOC]

Looks so tasty! Thanks for sharing cool stuff from your homestead.

[@nicholi8933]

My daughter does the same thing with peanut butter. She eats it with a spoon from a jar. We always have 2 open jars of peanut but, one for her snacking and one for the rest of our sandwiches. My family has a cookbook similar to that was given to me by my grandmother.

[@charljoubert6993]

Yum, Yum, now I am hungry. Also make a jelly with some of my Prickly Pear (Turksvye)Afr harvest, another awesome combination is Prickly Pear and Guava Jam, delicious. I think I might have mentioned that we get both the Red and Yellow ones here in SA, and the Yellow ones are generally sweeter, but nothing beats that clear red color. How adorable is that proncess girl of yours. Stay well

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, I remember you mentioning the yellow ones... very cool, I'd bet they make a nice color too. I think your guava/PP jam sounds unbelievable too! I don't have access to guava easily but we do have lot so pomegranates that do well here so maybe that will be a future mix! Joe

[@charljoubert6993]

Now there's a good combination, will have to try that.

[@FullSpectrumSurvival]

Great video my friend.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Brad! It really is some good stuff... maybe a bit calorie heavy... but good;) Thanks for checking it out:) Joe

[@yoopersurvival]

your daughter is adorable. (here is me being old lol) mine are both in collage now, but I sometimes just sit down in the evenings with the wife and we talk about the fun times we had when they were that age. its funny when the wife brings up something I forgot. TIME FLYS. I was cleaning up our little survival room in the basement. I call it that because it sounds more manlier then storage room. ha ha. there was some old picture frames with multi pictures of the kids. I stared at those for probably 20 mins. my oldest went to the Appalachian trail on his spring break with some of his friends. (I was putting all the hiking gear back on the shelf's.) he came back and said I didn't know anything about hiking. I looked at him and said that I was smart enough not to head up to the mountains in the springtime. ok enough of me ranting. I want you to say out load 3 times. SEND SOME TO JIM, SEND SOME TO JIM, repeat SEND SOME TO JIM. ROTFL. ok brother you take care.

[@homesteadonomics]

hahahaha... you have two with your name on them... I just have kept forgetting to send them...lol... gonna send them this week :)

[@CrankyBubushka]

It looks delicious! I make strawberry jam every year. I pick them also. It is so satisfying to make and do things on your own.

[@da1stamericus]

Thanks for ur video. I have already cleaned my prickly pears. Just didn't know how to can them.

[@jomerrell]

About 40 years ago I invented my own expletive vocabulary thanks to the glochids on the prickly pears I was trying to make jelly from. Thanks for the fire tip to fight the battle with the little #*&*s. After watching your video I feel armed for the battle with a blow torch and willing to try again. Thanks from prickly pear sandspur country.

[@Freedom27401]

Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!! Wonderful video. God bless you all.

[@KnightsAdventures]

Thanks for sharing your family recipe! I can't wait to try it.

[@InFltSvc]

I LOVE THIS FRUIT .... I get it at PUBLIX. Here in FL ....I must try this ....

[@ShannonTucson]

Fabulous recipe. Have never canned before and was surprised how easy. Over boiled initially but came out very tasty. Made second batch today and did much better. Thanks for instructions. Always wanted to use the natural bounty on our property, now I can. Next to try nopales and mesquite flour.

[@darrellhenson846]

Thanks for sharing!

[@starcatcatherinehale1893]

That looks yummy, great job :) My mom and I make prickly pear jelly every year. We also make some with mixed flavors, try adding strawberry or peach. The other fruits can be added to lend a chunky texture.

[@homesteadonomics]

Ohhh... I like that idea... I think you may have spurred me to try that next time I do a batch.. thanks!!! Catherine!! joe

[@treyharris2506]

Awesome video

[@MattFriedrichs]

Yum. Enjoy.

[@agentnuget]

This is neat. I'm wanting to grow prickly pears here in Nevada. :P

[@lorettamcgee969]

Hi, peoples!!! Was looking up different recipes for cactus& here you are!!! Great video!!!

[@echoandmeaservicedogslife3300]

your daughter is growing so fast and she is so beautiful and I love prickly pears I miss them since I moved from Cali way out South

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Coleen... yes she is... too fast in Daddy's opinion:) She's so much fun right now that I just don't want her growing up too fast :) Joe

[@debbied3116]

Wish I had prickly pears here. I had lots of them when I lived in texas but I never made any jam. I had heard of it but just never made it, Thanks for sharing!!

[@mirzasherazbaig5388]

Wowwww...Master Chief

[@markbaker7844]

great video!

[@mmx3662]

Yum, yum! I'll be right down to test the jelly myself! (Provided you and the "Princess" have saved some for others)! Super great video! Love it! :)

[@DesertDigger1]

The East side of the Whetstone mountains in August produce some nice prickly pears.

[@homesteadonomics]

I can imagine... I've driven over there in the fall and seen lots of prickly pear stubs where the javelina and deer had had some big feasts after monsoon:)

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

OMG your daughter is adorable... You, well... The disappearing toast was cool... (till ya followed it up with the cheesy thumbs up) LOL !!! 3 parts fruit to 5 parts sugar (with pectin and lemon) will get ya going on most jams... Our prickly pears are still too immature (might be a touch cool for them here - but they do winter over)... Hey, hint: Wet that towel down and wring it out before ya strain - then ya wont lose that 1/2 cup the towel drank... Gotta run... Great vid ! Mark @ BBJ

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Mark... I agree, she's my little princess... but in that shot she was in a little pirate dress....lol... so funny, my life it all about 'dress changes' with her:) And the towel wetting is smart... doing that next time... thanks! Joe

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

I absolutely understand... We raised two beautiful daughters who now each have young daughters of their own... And one more hint: If you go to whatever bank her college account is in now and open a second savings account entitles "dresses" you may (and I say "may") survive her high school years... Then its one more dress down the isle and you are off the hook... LOL Good luck with all that...

[@lennytadeo7236]

Is it 1 box of pectin to 2 1/2 cups of juice and 3 1/2 cups of sugar? Seems a lot. In the video, the Pyrex is full. Just a little confused. Making it now

[@brittnyrv5087]

oh yum! Thanks from west Texas! Im doing it this summer

[@homesteadonomics]

Awesome.. you're gonna love it:)

[@NitrousDiecast]

Awesome video!

[@abiquiusoap]

Love your videos! Grew up with prickly pear jams/jellies. From Oracle.

[@HateDiazP]

Abiquiu Soapworks I’m in Tucson :)

[@lifeleftoverssa]

You are a Saint for sharing. Thank you so much

[@mymythology8799]

Thx a lot! 10 days ago I set 6 gallons of prickly pear juice for second fermentation for wine. added 50% of water with sugar, but I'm afraid that it is still very thick and sticky. Next time may be I'll make jelly. Next year.

[@homesteadonomics]

I think it might be just fine.. .my dad makes PP wine and thats about what it sounded like he said.

[@mymythology8799]

i think in about two weeks, after second fermentation, i'll find out! Thx a lot!

[@theresaquidi]

Nice video! I just made mine with binge cherries. Half and half and so good!

[@helidodge]

Joe you're a tough dude pouring out that hot pot without any pott holders or gloves. I guess working as a FF has turned you into superman

[@homesteadonomics]

haha... thanks HD! I let it cool for a bit before I poured... but the camera kinda made it look like that...lol... actually in that case, I take back what I said... it was hot!! ;) ... I wish I was that tough though:)

[@SparklyPixieDust1]

I appreciate the recipe. Thank you for posting. SW NM prickly pear season

[@rg1599]

I mash the tunas once they are tender before straining with a potato masher. Good video

[@Canadiansasquatchbrewery]

Oh man! Prickly Pears are one of my favourites! It's sad though, I have to buy mine because I never think to have the gear needed when we are someplace that has them available to pick around here! I also have a family cookbook just like that for my family! those things are awesome with lots of nice family history in them! Cheers Joe!

[@HaikuAutomation]

Push out that cookbook for the public to enjoy and learn from and improve.

[@pkendall99]

make some without pectin.. and mix it in with soda water or make it with homemade kombucha..

[@AOE5578]

Very good 👍🏼

[@theeel8981]

Hmmm,Looks interesting

[@Mrmisterrs]

You daughter is so precious.

[@PermacultureHomestead]

yummers ! thx for the peek

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks for checking it out Tory! They don't last all that long here....with me around...lol:)

[@howardludwig9715]

I will echo Bumble Bee Junction, your daughter is so adorable. Very smart not to include the specific water bath information since it does vary by location and ingredients. Keep yourself out of trouble, and make people go research something for themselves.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks for checking it out Howard! It's pretty darn tasty... and I have to agree with you... I think she's 'to the moon cute' !!! Joe

[@stevendgrissom1968]

as always, awesome! and the little one is getting big. happy holidays to your family.

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks so much Steven! Yes, she is! Happy holidays to yours as well:) Joe

[@kmnremtp]

I need a copy of that cookbook!

[@MissMarinaCapri]

Your daughter is just so very cute. I'm happy for you, and you seem so very happy. Why do you boil the jars after you put the jelly in the jar and seal it? I don't understand that procedure.

[@andrewryskamp6174]

next..... prickly pear wine ;)

[@brothyr]

Near 0 sugar content. wouldn't work.

[@blackberryhideout5793]

Homesteadonomics has made a prickly pear mead in the past and it was delicious.

[@mymythology8799]

I got 6 gallons in process It's first attempt so I'll see what I'll finish with.11 days to go/ fermentation is ok so far/

[@troyyarbrough]

Love the video. My problem is that I live in East Texas, so no access to fresh prickly pears. I'd love to try making that jelly. I've made muscadine jelly, apple, orange marmalade, pear preserves, strawberry preserves, and more, but never prickly pear. Now I'm dying to try it.

[@dove111]

That looks delicious! Joe do you have any videos of what you eat in a day to stay so healthy? What type of water you drink, vitamins, organic foods that you grow? 👍😊

[@LeahCoger]

We made this one year and it was great. Our cactus was killed later by someone pouring fuel on it. Pindo palm jelly is another good one to make!

[@michaelripperger5674]

Leah Coger why would they do that ??

[@stripedshirts]

Cute little girl moment there :-)

[@thecrazysieskids4698]

Man I love prickly pear jelly! I had a roommate, before I got married, who was also from Tuscan and his mom would send us tons of jelly every year. Have you tried making it with jalapeño? It's pretty amazing.

[@thomassang4495]

next..... prickly pear Soda ;)

[@TimothyAppel1]

I harvest prickly pears all the time. It never occurred to me to burn off the glochids and thorns; what a great idea! What is that attachment on your propane tank?

[@Bigninjon]

I need to try this but plus jalapeños

[@HaikuAutomation]

Instead of adding so much, or any sugar, reduce the pear juice for a while. Also jars should be upside down after 'sterilized', and the lids and rings should be handled accordingly as well. Yes, many hours, but so worth it. Scan and make that 'family' book available to the public. :)

[@NativeDaemon]

Any plans on publishing the cookbook? I'd sure like to purchase a copy

[@agentnuget]

The way we've always canned our jelly is by boiling the jars opening down in water, and boiling the lids (not the rings) and take the jars out as we need to out jelly in. Never had one explode and they make a perfect seal every time.

[@richardmang2558]

Huh?! If I understand you right: After the jelly is put into the jar and the lid is screwed on you THEN put the full jar upside down into the hot water bath to process. This would prevent the air from escaping as the contents heat up and expand. I am gonna have to disagree with this upside down method. It is important to purge the air by processing.

[@jennifercarter8245]

thanks so simple.

[@shea5542]

Great video, thank you!

[@kennethrutt7986]

You know you don't need to do the water bath since you are hot packing them; but really cool none the less.

[@MYSTICMANDY22]

Is there anything you can use in place of the sugar?

[@teresabrewer8468]

I would purchase a jar. It looks delicious. I am a collector of family cookbooks. Have you thought of selling copies of the cookbook. I would love one. If so contact me. On both cookbook and jelly.

[@carolynsherman6631]

Is there alternative to sugar because my mom is diabetic? Thanks.

[@christasmicroflowerfarm2695]

Looks amazing but didn't see a rack on the bottom of the pot when canning. 🤔🤔🤔

[@arthurborrego4738]

Good stuff , about to plant 24 acres of nopales and tunas in decatur

[@chuckD87]

What do you do with the prickly pair fruit after you get the juices boiled out?

[@richardmang2558]

It seems like there is still 90% of the fruit left that something could be done with.

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

Check your lid box! New lids no longer need to be simmered in hot water to activate the sealing compound!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Looks really good. Can you describe what the flavor of the jelly is similar to? Cheers!

[@SerenEirian]

Red prickly pears have kind of a watermelon-y taste by themselves.

[@BR-ow8ik]

You need to add Prickly Pear Margaritas to your recipe book! I take the juice much as you do, then once I have the juice I make a syrup using equal parts PP Juice and Sugar, bring to a simmer for 15 minutes, then add 1 TBSP Citric Acid, which makes the flavor pop and is a natural preservative. I can and freeze the syrup for later use. Now for the Margaritas, I blend 1 cup crushed ice, 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 ounces undiluted frozen lime aid, 4 ounces Tequila, 3 ounces Triple Sec with 2 ounces Prickly Pear Syrup and 2 TBSP granulated sugar. Salt the rim add a lime and it makes the best Prickly Pear Margarita I've ever had, enjoy!

[@joeperez3081]

I'm mexican in mexico and I didn't have idea about making jelly, we just eat it fresh. Do you have green and orange prickly pears in Arizona or just red ones? I will try to make it.

[@weetreebonsai]

Awesome

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks for checking it out WTB! If you ever get out this way I'll make sure to have some available for you to try:) Joe

[@sergioandradeesquer8961]

Thank You so much! I love this jelly! I thought ir was more difficult! My friend Gayle usted yo make ir For me, but she moved and i don't know any place we're toi Buy it! Now, i only need to find the proper kind of prickle pear around in My living área! 😁I live at Sonora state, México, so, i'll find something to use, then again thanks, God bless You and protect You and tour family! 🙏✝️😎👍🤔😋🌵🌅🦎🦂🕷️🦌🦐👏😳

[@domino52o26]

What if i myself also live in the outskirts of Tucson? Wouldn't the exact water bath cook time be very helpful then?

[@HaikuAutomation]

The only 'exact' thing in cooking or food processing at home is there is nothing, exactly right. That is the joy of cooking.

[@gplusgplus2286]

Wow. Not using the actual fruit pulp at all? Greek prickly pears are so sweet you don't need to add sugar at all, understandably you need to process the pulp from seeds which is a bit of work but so much sugar is a nono.

[@azekrai]

good video, thanks man

[@ocoutdoors2355]

I was just out in Palm Springs and Joshua Tree NP and these pears are growing but not quite ready for picking.

[@joffrey.ph_]

Yumm 😀

[@homesteadonomics]

yes it is :) Joe

[@lechatbotte.]

What do you do with the fruit?

[@girlcheck]

Have you tried making wine? It's a delicacy 😀

[@frankmcclellan362]

Do you need to cut fruit at all before boiling?

[@owenjeynes8248]

THIS IS CALLED JAM!!!!!!

[@davew3084]

Owen jeynes jam has fruit in it. Jellies are made with only the juice, not fruit.

[@furlvr1961]

Can you describe what the fruit actually tastes like, or compared to another fruit? I thought the fruits were sweet to the taste when ripe off the "tree", but apparently not. I live in northern Minnesota and no where near any cactus unless I grow it indoors, so no prickly pear cactus in my neck of the woods.

[@ganeshaart7723]

super