Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 5-7 days
Refrigerated
- Store in perforated plastic bag or crisper drawer
- Refrigerate
- Do not wash until ready to peel and eat
- Use while still firm and brightly colored
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Freezing freezing method 4-6 months
Frozen (Pulp)
- Peel and remove seeds if desired, pack pulp in freezer bag
- Freeze
- Use in drinks, syrups, or desserts
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Slightly soft prickly pears can still be used for juice or pulp; trim any spoiled spots.
Fun Facts
- Prickly pear is the fruit of the opuntia cactus; the pads (nopales) are also edible and common in Mexican cooking.