Ingredients
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3
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1
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2
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8
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Directions
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 for the current information.,There is an omission in this (10 year old) recipe. Lemon juice in the ingredients but doesn’t say when to add it. That adds pectin and missing it would make it a bit loose. I’d suggest adding it to the tuna juice before bringing it to the first boil and before the sugar or at least that works well for me. I have made it with the liquid pectin as written and it is great. Have also made it just this year with Ball’s RealFruit Classic powdered, using 6 TBS to replace the liquid in the recipe, and it is great.
Just a thought for KSStadt, Your review is dated 3rd week of July and I wouldn’t expect the tuna’s to be ripe enough to use until late August or early September. Or later the farther north of the Mexican border you go. You should try a fresh batch this month or next, and plug in the missing lemons :). You might try one batch using powdered pectin and see if that’s better for you. .
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Steps
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1
Done
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Pluck the Fruit from the Cactus With a Long Handled Fork or Tongs. |
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2
Done
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Put on Rubber Gloves to Protect Your Hands: Wash Fruit Under Running Water, Then Use a Brush to Clean (spines Left on the Fruit Will Soften During the Cooking Process and Should Come Off After the Fruit Is Strained). |
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3
Done
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Place in Stockpot With About a Cup of Water. |
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4
Done
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Stir Until Boiling, Cover Pan and Simmer Until Tender and Soft. |
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5
Done
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Mash Cooked Fruit and Strain Using Cheesecloth, a Jelly Bag or a Fine Sieve; Set Aside For Juice to Settle (for Very Clear Jelly, Do not Use the Portion Containing Sediment). |
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6
Done
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Measure Sugar Into a Separate Pan. |
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7
Done
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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. |
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8
Done
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Then Bring to a Rolling Boil and Boil For Three Minutes Longer. |
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9
Done
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Remove from Heat, Let Stand a Few Seconds, Skim, Pour Quickly Into Jars and Seal While Hot. |
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10
Done
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Process For Ten Minutes in a Boiling Water Bath. |
