Cactus Sorbet

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Ingredients

  • 10 prickly pears (about 4 pounds)
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime zest

Instructions

  1. Wearing your rubber gloves, wash and skin pears.
  2. Be careful of the very tiny spines.
  3. Add all ingredients except mint to a blender and puree until smooth.
  4. Reduce liquid in half on medium heat.
  5. Strain and let cool.
  6. Note: Before freezing the puree, adjust the flavor with sugar and cranberry juice, to taste.
  7. Freeze puree in an ice cream maker and you're ready to scoop.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

72 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.5g 3% DV
Total Fat 1.9g 2% DV
Carbs 12.9g 5% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 9.2g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 29mg 1% DV
Potassium 92.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 47.5mg 4% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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