candied nopalitos

Directions

1. 1

   Candied Nopalitos (Nopalitos en almíbar) 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 4 young cactus paddles, all spines removed Bring water and suga

2. 2

   Meanwhile cut clean nopalitos into 1 x 3-inch pieces or into small shapes with a cookie cutter

3. 3

   Rinse the nopalitos under cold water until the mucous-like substance that can be seen along cut portions disappears

4. 4

   Add the nopalitos to the boiling syrup, turn the heat down until it is just a bare simmer, and cook for 15 minutes

5. 5

   With tongs, remove the nopalitos to a plate and spoon some syrup over them

6. 6

   Serve with coffee and dessert after a meal.