Homemade Grapefruit Slices - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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How to make grapefruit slices? ›

Slide your knife along the membrane of one section, then the adjacent membrane of the same section. Pop the section out. Once you cut a few section out, you can slide your knife down the side of one membrane, then back up along the other side. This way you can cut the flesh out with one fluid motion.

Add some salt

Not only does sugar add significant and non-nutritive calories, it can also overpower the naturally sweet grapefruit flavor. It may seem counter-intuitive, but a pinch of salt may be your ticket to grapefruit enjoyment.

Drizzle honey or agave syrup over the fruit.

According to Lindsey Chastain, founder and CEO of The Waddle and Cluck, these natural sweeteners are the liquid gold that bitter grapefruit craves. "The sweet syrup interacts with the fruit's juices to form a balanced, pleasant sweet-tart combo," she says.

The classic way to enjoy grapefruit – splitting it and eating with a spoon – is OK, she said. (Be sure to rinse it before you cut: Otherwise, the knife might push bacteria on the skin through the entire fruit.) But if you peel it like an orange and eat it by the section, you get added benefits from the membranes.

Preserved Grapefruit: Peel and de-pith grapefruit segments. Cover the bottom of a jar with a layer of sea salt, then layer grapefruit wedges and a teaspoon each of salt and sugar, repeating until you reach the top of the jar. Top with grapefruit juice, shake and let sit for two days then enjoy!

Some statin drugs to lower cholesterol, such as Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin). Some drugs that treat high blood pressure, such as Procardia and Adalat CC (both nifedipine). Some organ-transplant rejection drugs, such as Neoral and Sandimmune capsule or oral solution (both cyclosporine).

The problem is that chemicals in the fruit can get in the way of the medicine breaking down, called metabolizing, in the digestive system. As a result, the medicine can stay in the body for too long or too short a time. More often, the problem is medicine staying in the body too long.

Well, the grapefruit was originally called the “forbidden fruit” because in 1750, Reverend Griffith Hughes came upon the grapefruit and called it that while he was looking for the origin of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden.

Grapefruit shines in dishes both sweet and savory. Enjoy its bright complexity raw in salads, smoothies, and sorbet, or try broiling or baking grapefruit with fish or meat. Don't overlook the potential of grapefruit in desserts, and do not miss its punch in co*cktails and spritzes.

Grapefruit, like other fruits, provides a good helping of fiber, which can help support: Heart health: Fiber-rich foods can reduce inflammation and ease high blood pressure. Gut health: Fiber helps prevent constipation and encourages beneficial bacteria growth.

What flavors go best with grapefruit? ›

Grapefruit: Pairs well with banana, basil, black pepper, caramel, coconut, ginger, lemon, lime, melon, mint, papaya, pineapple, pomegranate, raspberry, rosemary, strawberry, thyme, tropical fruits, and vanilla.

One of the medications that interact with grapefruit is Zoloft (sertraline). The medication is used to treat anxiety, and according to older research, it is known to interact with grapefruit juice. This leads to blocking the enzyme metabolizing the sertraline, increasing the levels in the blood.

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that grapefruit should be eaten on an empty stomach for optimal health benefits. However, some people may prefer to eat grapefruit before a meal because it can help stimulate digestion and reduce appetite, potentially leading to weight loss.

However, this yummy fruit is acidic, and eating grapefruit at night could exacerbate heartburn for some people, which is often worse when lying down. Grapefruit can also interfere with the effectiveness of some medications that you may take before bed, in which case you should choose a different bedtime snack.

Arrange the fruit slices onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in a warm oven set to about 150-170°F. Bake for 3-4 hours, flipping every hour until the fruit is dried (but not completely shriveled up). You want the slices to retain their color and not look brown around the edges.

Wash grapefruits thoroughly. Cut grapefruits into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place sliced grapefruits on dehydrator tray. Set in a dehydrator and dry at 119°F to 135°F for 5 to 12 hours or until they become brittle.