PRICKLY PEAR JELLY Recipe

Pick fruit in Fall when red and purple in color. Use metal tongs. Pour into sink of water. Rinse. Pick up with tongs. Cut fruit in half on cutting board with several layers of paper. Place fruit in large kettle and add water to the top of the fruit. Heat water to boiling and boil 15 minutes. Mash with potato masher. Strain in cloth bag. Add lemon juice. Skim off foam. Pour juice in sterilized jars. Cover with wax. Juice can be frozen and used later.