Prickly Pear Candy

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Strain prickly pear juice into a bowl through 2 layers of cheesecloth.
3. Combine the juice and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; pour candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake until firm, about 5 minutes. Remove and let candy cool in the pan until set, at least 30 minutes.
5. Cut candy into bite-size pieces and wrap in plastic wrap.