Skip to main content
Epicurious

Grapefruit with Golden Raisin Rum Syrup

3.1

(2)

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

  1. 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 DessertDessertRumAlcoholBeveragesGrapefruitCitrusFruitRaisinDried FruitAlmondNutSideBreakfastBrunchDairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadGourmet
Read More
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
Béchamel Sauce
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie
The best fruit pie, complete with a brown sugar streusel topping.
Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Juicy ground chicken and charred cabbage are the stars of this family-friendly meal.
Dulce de Leche
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Juicy Bison Burger With Cucumber–Red Onion Slaw
Upgrade any cookout—or keep the cooking on the stovetop—with these smashed cast-iron bison burgers, then stack with lemon mayo and a crisp cucumber-onion slaw.