Grapefruit with Golden Raisin Rum Syrup

Directions

1. 1
   Bring sugar and water to a boil in a very small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil 1 minute.
2. 2
   Stir together raisins, rum and sugar syrup in a small bowl, and let raisins plump, covered at room temperature overnight.
3. 3
   Cut peel from grapefruit, including all white pith, with a sharp knife and cut sections free from membranes.
4. 4
   Put sections in a serving bowl and pour rum-raisin syrup over them.
5. 5
   Sprinkle with almonds.