The makings of jalapeno and prickly pear jelly

[Grumpy Old Man]

For those of you who aren't blessed to live in the desert, I thought I'd share the beginnings of this year's jalapeno and prickly pear jelly. It's great served over a block of philly cream cheese with triscuits.

The cactus apples getting ready to bloom

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Starting to bloom
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A little more
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[Grumpy Old Man]

Beginning to open

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Even the bees love them

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