Cactus fruits

Cactus fruits

Cactus fruits, also known as prickly pears, are edible fruits that grow on certain types of cacti. They have an oval shape with a thick skin and can vary in color from green to yellow, orange or red. The flesh is juicy, sweet and slightly aromatic with small edible seeds. Cactus fruits are often eaten fresh, but also used in juices, jams, desserts and liqueurs. They are popular in warm, dry areas such as Mexico and the Mediterranean.