Prickly PearExperience Our Bold, Strong Prickly Pear Puree The red prickly pear is a unique fruit grown in arid and semi arid regions. Its native to the southern United States, Mexico, and parts of South America, and is also a popular staple in the Mediterranean. The pads of the cactus are commonly eaten, but its the fruit that grows on the borders of the pads that is so famously and delightfully refreshing. The red varieties used to make our prickly pear puree