Name: Grapefruit with Golden Raisin Rum Syrup
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 8 1/2 hr
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup dark rum; 3 red, pink, or white grapefruit; 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Cooks' note:

• Grapefruit may be combined with rum-raisin syrup 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Sprinkle with almonds just before serving.

Recipe information

Total Time
8 1/2 hr

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons water

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup dark rum

3 red, pink, or white grapefruit

1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

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

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving about 164 calories and 1 gram fat

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet

TagsFruit Dessert Dessert Rum Alcohol Beverages Grapefruit Citrus Fruit Raisin Dried Fruit Almond Nut Side Breakfast Brunch Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy Quick 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead Gourmet

Recipe notes

Grape Dumplings

Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.

Sea Breeze

Gourmet’s version of this perfect summer drink mixes the ideal ratio of vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juices, right in the glass.

Paloma Slushy

Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.

Luscious Banana Pudding

Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.

Fufu

Fufu is a dish that has been passed down through many generations and is seen as a symbol of Ghanaian identity and heritage. Making fufu traditionally is a very laborious task; this recipe mimics some of that hard work but with a few home-cook hacks that make for a far easier time.