Grapefruit with Rum and Raisins

Name: Grapefruit with Rum and Raisins
Ingredients: 4 grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments; 60 ml (4 tablespoons) sugar; 60 ml (4 tablespoons) water; 60 ml (4 tablespoons) rum; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) raisins; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) flaked almonds, toasted; 2,5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) ground cinnamon

Grapefruit is a favourite breakfast fruit and prepared in this way, it is just perfect to serve for a special brunch.

Published 31 January 2024

Method

Place the grapefruit in a glass bowl.
Heat the sugar and water to boiling point, stir until the sugar has dissolved and boil rapidly for 2 minutes. Add the rum and raisins. Cool the syrup.
Pour the rum syrup over the grapefruit, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Scatter with the almond and sprinkle with the cinnamon just before serving.