Basil Poached Oranges And Grapefruit Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 sm Grapefruit
- 2 x Oranges
- 3/4 c. Water
- 1/4 c. Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
- 1 x Vanilla bean, split
- 6 x Leaves fresh basil, plus extra for garnish Lemon sorbet or possibly vanilla ice cream for serving
Directions
- Using a very sharp knife, peel the grapefruit and oranges, discarding the skins (be sure to remove all of the white pith). Slice the fruit into 1/4-inch rounds, removing pits as you go. Set aside in a medium non-reactive bowl.
- In a medium non-reactive pan, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice.
- Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add in the seeds and bean to the liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5 min.
- Thinly slice 6 of the basil leaves and toss over the citrus rounds.
- Remove liquid from heat and strain over the citrus and basil.
- Chill till chilled.
- Serve the chilled fruit and liquid over Lemon Sorbet or possibly Vanilla Ice Cream. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Yield: 2 servings
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 180g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 117 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 92mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 30.38g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 28.84g | 19% |
| Protein 0.4g | 1% |
