Who doesn’t love the juicy, sweet/tart deliciousness of a fresh-from-the-grove grapefruit? And to make them even more enticing, these tempting fruits come with flesh in colors to please the eye as well as the taste buds. But are they all the same? Is there any difference between a white, pink…
Ruby Red Grapefruit
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INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup liqueur (hazelnut, almond, anise, or orange flavored) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts or sliced almonds 2 red Florida grapefruit, peeled and sectioned PREPARATION In small mixing bowl combine heavy cream and 1 tablespoon liqueur. Chill 30 minutes. In small…
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“Grown in Florida for the Health of the Nation” This is the new theme of Florida citrus growers… to promote grapefruit as a weapon against heart disease. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice have been named “Heart Healthy” by the American Heart Association. It’s the first to be so named. The American…
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INGREDIENTS ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs, divided ½ cup Hale grapefruit juice 1 envelop unflavored gelatin 2 packets low-calorie sugar substitute 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in its own juice 2 small Hale Ruby Red grapefruit 1 cup vanilla yogurt PREPARATION Sprinkle 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs evenly in bottom of an…
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If you have been trying to lose weight but just don’t seem to be able to stop eating sweets you should try adding pink grapefruit to your diet. Pink grapefruit is sweet and tangy and has a unique taste that everyone loves. If you have stayed away from grapefruit because…
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One of the best types of citrus gifts you can give your family and friends is pink grapefruit gifts. Everyone loves pink grapefruit, even people who don’t like other types of grapefruit. Pink grapefruit is the most popular type of grapefruit because it has a sweet and slightly tart taste…
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From nearly the beginning of the grapefruit industry, people have favored the red grapefruit varieties of this citrus over the white. Although some industry professionals claim no distinction in flavor truly exists, red grapefruit lovers – as well as many grove owners – beg to differ. Ever since the Ruby…
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We’ve all heard about the grapefruit diet. But now that it’s come to light that red grapefruit – much sweeter, juicier and tastier than the plain, white grapefruit – provides even more healthful benefits than its pale counterpart, it’s time to take a second look, this time at the red…
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The United States is the world leader in grapefruit production. Each year, fruit farms ship over one and a half million tons of the fruit. When grapefruit lovers hear these numbers they are often quite surprised. After all, the grapefruit is one of the more expensive fruits at the supermarket.…
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INGREDIENTS 2 Florida grapefruit ½ cup reduced calorie maple-flavored pancake syrup, divided 3 egg white, at room temperature ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350F. Cut grapefruit in half. Loosen sections from membrane and reserve. Scoop out membrane from shells and discard. Place grapefruit shells in shallow…