taste something like a melon.
they are also covered in spines. but, with the technique you are about to learn, that won't be a problem at all.
all you need is two forks and a sharp knife.
oh, and a fresh, delicious prickly pear.
stick a fork in the side of the fruit to hold it steady and cut off each end.
leave the fork in the fruit.
make a cut from down the side of the fruit, end to end.
the cut needs to be through the skin, about a quarter of an inch deep. too deep is better than too shallow, though.
grab the other fork, stick it in the slit, and peel the skin back.
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