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    5 Ways to Enjoy Grapefruit to Its Fullest

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Mar 1, 2012 7:00 PM EST

    Source: 5 Ways to Enjoy Grapefruit to Its Fullest

    National Grapefruit Month isn't the only time you can savor the juicy fruit; you can eat the citrus all year long in a variety of different ways. Here are five ways to enjoy and cook with grapefruit.

    • Add a teaspoon of grapefruit zest to your baked goods. Try this technique next time you make muffins, cupcakes, pound cake, or even sugar cookies!
    • Add a few tablespoons of grapefruit juice to your basic powdered-sugar icing for added tangy flavor.
    • Try out the latest trend to hit the food blogs: broiled grapefruits!
    • Segment your grapefruit and add to winter salads for bright, juicy flavor.
    • And, of course, use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice in cocktails, like the Freshly Pressed, the Salty Dog, or grapefruit mimosas.

    What are your favorite ways to enjoy grapefruit?


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