Honey Spiced Poached Grapefruit Recipes

HONEY SPICED POACHED GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• In a large saucepan combine water, honey, sugar, grapefruit zest, ginger, cinnamon sticks and star anise.
• Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve honey and sugar, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
• 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.
• Bring poaching liquid back to a boil and boil until mixture is reduced to about a cup of syrup.
• Spoon syrup over grapefruit segments and chill for a least an hour before serving.

CINNAMON-HONEY GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• Cut each grapefruit in half. With a sharp knife, cut around each section to loosen fruit. Place cut side up in a baking pan. , Drizzle each half with 1 teaspoon honey; sprinkle with cinnamon. Broil 4 in. from heat for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.

POACHED GRAPEFRUIT WITH GRAPEFRUIT GRANITA

Steps:

• In a small stockpot, bring juice, sugar, and 3 cups water to a boil; stir, and remove from heat. Add grapefruit; let stand 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove grapefruit; cover, and refrigerate. Add Campari to liquid, and pour into a metal bowl. Set over a bowl of ice water to cool.
• Transfer liquid to a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish; cover with plastic. Freeze until mixture begins to set, about 30 minutes. Scrape icy particles from sides, stir with a fork, and return to freezer. Repeat scraping and stirring every 30 minutes until mixture is frozen with a grainy texture, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• Serve granita with grapefruit and mint.

MIXED GRAPEFRUIT WITH RICOTTA AND CARDAMOM HONEY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, toast cardamom over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup water, then honey; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Let cool.
• Arrange grapefruit over ricotta, drizzle with cardamom honey, and sprinkle with black pepper.