Basil Poached Oranges and Grapefruit – a delicious recipe with grapefruit, oranges, water, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla bean. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Using a very sharp knife, peel the grapefruit and oranges, discarding the skins (be sure to remove all of the white pith).
2
Slice the fruit into 1/4-inch rounds, removing pits as you go.
3
Set aside in a medium non-reactive bowl.
4
In a medium non-reactive pan, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice.
5
Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the seeds and bean to the liquid.
6
Bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Thinly slice 6 of the basil leaves and toss over the citrus rounds.
8
Remove liquid from heat and strain over the citrus and basil.
9
Refrigerate until chilled.
10
Serve the chilled fruit and liquid over Lemon Sorbet or Vanilla Ice Cream.
11
Garnish with fresh basil.
188
kcal
Calories
2
g
Fat
30
g
Carbs
5
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small grapefruit, 2 oranges, 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.
Yes, Basil Poached Oranges and Grapefruit falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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