Unique Southwest & Prickly Pear Food Items

The Prickly Pear cactus is native to Arizona and especially known for the juice made from the petals. This juice can be made into many items, the most popular being Prickly Pear jelly! However it can be made into candy as well as a syrup used in making Prickly Pear margaritas! Prickly Pear margaritas are a Southwest specialty!