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Orange, Grapefruit, and Grape Compote

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Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Cooks' note:

• Compote can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Keep remaining citrus sugar in a sealed plastic bag at room temperature.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 navel oranges
2 large grapefruit
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 lb seedless green grapes (1 1/3 cups), quartered lengthwise

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely grate zest from 2 oranges and 1 grapefruit into a small bowl and stir in sugar.

    Step 2

    Cut peel, including all white pith, from oranges and grapefruit with a sharp knife, then, working over a large bowl, cut segments free from membranes, letting segments fall into bowl. Squeeze enough juice from membranes to measure 1/2 cup, then add to citrus segments with grapes and 3 tablespoons citrus sugar. Toss fruit gently and serve with remaining sugar on the side.

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