The fruit of the prickly pear cactus (often called 'cactus fig' or 'tuna,') is sweet and juicy. Coupled with lime and frozen, it makes a light, refreshing summer treat. You can find cactus fig at any Mexican grocery and at some gourmet markets.
Provided by janelle
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Sorbet Recipes
Time 5h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove the outer skin of the cactus figs to expose the light green flesh. Push the flesh through a mesh sieve into a bowl, collecting the juice and trapping the seeds and pulp.
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; allow to cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Stir cactus juice and lime juice into the sugar water. Mix thoroughly; chill for 1 hour.
- Pour cactus-lime mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 25.1 g
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