Prickly Pear Honey

Fruity, tangy, sweet

Prickly Pear

About this Honey

Produced from the vibrant blooms of the Prickly Pear cactus in the American Southwest. The honey is light amber but can sometimes have a pinkish hue. It is mild and sweet with faint fruity notes of melon or berry. It is a "cool" tasting honey that crystallizes into a pleasant, coarse texture.

Honey Characteristics

Botanical Name

Opuntia engelmannii

Harvest Season

Spring

Rarity Level

Specialty

Primary Regions

Southwestern Deserts

Flavor Profile

Fruity, tangy, sweet

Honey Profile Chart

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Where Prickly Pear Honey is Produced

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Honey Facts

Did you know that Prickly Pear honey gets its unique flavor profile solely from the nectar of the flowers the bees visit?

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