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Tuna Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Jelly

A gorgeously colored, flavorful jelly. this recipe does not double well. it also calls for liquid pectin, but powdered seems to jell a little better. while this recipe is written in a relatively old-fashioned way, it is perfectly safe if processed using modern methods. if you are unfamiliar with these techniques, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html for the current information.

Steps

Pluck the fruit from the cactus with a long handled fork or tongs.
Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands: wash fruit under running water , then use a brush to clean.
Place in stockpot with about a cup of water.
Stir until boiling , cover pan and simmer until tender and soft.
Mash cooked fruit and strain using cheesecloth , a jelly bag or a fine sieve.
Set aside for juice to settle.
Measure sugar into a separate pan.
Bring juice and pectin just to boil , stirring constantly , and begin to add sugar slowly with constant stirring , taking about 5 minutes to add sugar , and keeping juice nearly at a boil.
Then bring to a rolling boil and boil for three minutes longer.
Remove from heat , let stand a few seconds , skim , pour quickly into jars and seal while hot.
Process for ten minutes in a boiling water bath.

Ingredients

prickly pears, liquid pectin, lemons, juice of, sugar