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Prickly pear is named for the fruit that grows on the cactus, though normally the fruit is called 'tunas' and the pads of the cactus are called 'nopales' both are edible though take some processing to get rid of the thorns and sharp furs.

https://www.outlastsurvival.net/blog/fo ... ar-opuntia


any other tricks to preparing fruit?

Don't just leave the pads behind because they are good to eat too. Many years ago there was a restaurant called Acapulco Bay Beach Club in Tower plaza. Every weekend they had a buffet with a dish that included the pads, jalapenos and shredded beef, it was my favorite. Lots of info out there on how to eat the pads.