So, cactus fruit must be peeled or cut before the flesh can be eaten and enjoyed raw. Cactus fruits are juicy, soft, and ...

So before cutting a cactus fruit, be prepared to deal with the thorns (aka glochids) first. If you get your fruits from the grocery store, the thorns are most likely already removed. If not ...

Cactus fruit may look intimidating ... Once you remove the spines and peel the skin off the pads, you can cut nopales into strips or squares and cook them. Boiling cactus pads can remove the ...