Ruby Grapefruit Compote

Name: Ruby Grapefruit Compote
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup honey; Zest from 1/4 grapefruit, peeled in large strips, pith removed; Zest from 1/4 orange, peeled in large strips, pith removed; 1/2 -inch piece fresh ginger root, smashed; 1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick; 2 to 3 allspice berries; 2 large red grapefruits; 2 navel oranges; 1 tablespoon grenadine or sweet vermouth; Serving suggestion: 6 almond biscotti

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
Zest from 1/4 grapefruit, peeled in large strips, pith removed
Zest from 1/4 orange, peeled in large strips, pith removed
1/2 -inch piece fresh ginger root, smashed
1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 to 3 allspice berries
2 large red grapefruits
2 navel oranges
1 tablespoon grenadine or sweet vermouth
Serving suggestion: 6 almond biscotti

Directions

1

Combine the water, honey, zests, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice berries in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.
2

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, until cinnamon is unfurled and mixture is aromatic, about 10 minutes.
3

Strain.
4

Meanwhile, cut peel and white pith off the grapefruits and oranges with a serrated knife.
5

With a sharp paring knife, cut between the membranes, catching any juices in a bowl, to release segments.
6

Add the juices to the honey-spice mixture.
7

Put the fruit segments in a bowl.
8

Pour the hot liquid over the citrus, add the grenadine or vermouth and stir to combine.
9

Serve the citrus compote with biscotti.