Grapefruit

Zesting: Rub the skin on a grater. Use a brush to remove the zest from the grater. Be careful not to get too much pith (white substance between the peel and the flesh) as this is very bitter.
Julienne: Using a vegetable peeler, peel the zest off of the grapefruit going lengthwise. Then using a sharp knife, cut these strips into very thin strips lengthwise.
Juicing: Before juicing any citrus fruit, roll the fruit on the counter. This will soften the insides and release more juices. Then, cut the fruit in half. Using a wooden juicer (or a fork), push it into the flesh and twist it around until all the juice has been released.
Peeling: Cut a slice of peel from each end of the grapefruit. Standing the fruit upright, continue to slice the peel away from the flesh without removing too much flesh.

Broiled Grapefruit

1 grapefruit
1 tablespoon white wine -- sweet
1 tablespoon honey

Cut grapefruit in half; remove seeds. Cut around edges and sections to loosen; remove centers. Set oven control to broil and/or 550'. Mix wine and honey; pour over grapefruit halves. Place on rack in broiler pan. Broil grapefruit halves 4 to 6 inches from heat until juice bubbles and edges of peel are light brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

Yields: 2 servings

Grapefruit Meringue Pie
TJ Hill - Appetites Catered

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening -- chilled
1/4 cup grapefruit soda -- such as squirt
3/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
4 cups fresh grapefruit juice -- strained
6 egg yolk -- beaten
1 tablespoon grapefruit zest -- finely grated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar

Sift together flour and 1teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening to a coarse meal. Sprinkle with grapefruit soda-mix with a fork. Form into a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30-60 minutes. Divide in half and rollout to size of pan used. Place in pan, line with foil, and weight with dried beans repeat with remaining pastry. Bake @ 425 degrees for 8 minutes. Remove beans and foil. Bake @ 425 degrees for 2 minutes. Remove from oven, cool. Combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in water and grapefruit juice. Place over a medium

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