Sicilian Bastardoni, Prickly Pears, Intense Flavour

Bastardoni Siciliani are an excellent variety of prickly pears, famous for their superior qualities compared to the fruits of the first flowering. These late fruits, which ripen between September and October, are distinguished by a more intense taste and flavor, a juicier consistency, a longer shelf life and a usually larger size, with fewer seeds. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. They exist in different color variations…