Ruby Grapefruit Compote
- 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
- Combine the water, honey, zests, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice berries in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, until cinnamon is unfurled and mixture is aromatic, about 10 minutes.
- Strain.
- Meanwhile, cut peel and white pith off the grapefruits and oranges with a serrated knife.
- With a sharp paring knife, cut between the membranes, catching any juices in a bowl, to release segments.
- Add the juices to the honey-spice mixture.
- Put the fruit segments in a bowl.
- Pour the hot liquid over the citrus, add the grenadine or vermouth and stir to combine.
- Serve the citrus compote with biscotti.
water, honey, orange, ginger root, cinnamon stick, berries, red grapefruits, oranges, grenadine, suggestion
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/ruby-grapefruit-compote-recipe.html (may not work)