Honey Spiced Poached Grapefruit |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tart grapefruit becomes sweet and delicate when poached in a syrup of honey and warm spices. Serve with yogurt or fromage blanc for a delicious breakfast treat, or with vanilla ice cream for dessert. From Whole Foods. Ingredients:
2 grapefruits, large (ruby red or pink) |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 cup honey |
1 cup sugar |
1 grapefruit, zest of, grated |
2 -3 inches fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into coins (2 to 3 inches long) |
2 cinnamon sticks |
2 star anise, whole |
Directions:
1. Cut a thin slice off the top and bottom of grapefruits with a small serrated knife. Working from the top of the fruit to the bottom, follow the curve of the fruit to cut away peel and white pith.
2. With a paring knife, slice along one side of a segment, separating it from the thin membrane. Slice down the other side to remove the whole segment. Repeat with remaining segments. Work over a bowl to catch juices. Set aside.
3. In a large saucepan combine water, honey, sugar, grapefruit zest, ginger, cinnamon sticks and star anise.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve honey and sugar, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
5. Add grapefruit segments and juice and cook at a very gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove fruit with slotted spoon and set aside.
6. Bring poaching liquid back to a boil and boil until mixture is reduced to about a cup of syrup.
7. Spoon syrup over grapefruit segments and chill for a least an hour before serving.
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