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
Opuntia engelmannii
Spring
Specialty
Southwestern Deserts
Fruity, tangy, sweet
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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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