Honey Spiced Poached Grapefruit

Transform your breakfast or dessert game with this Honey Spiced Poached Grapefruit, a luscious and aromatic dish that’s both sophisticated and simple to make. Juicy grapefruit halves are poached in a luxurious bath of honey, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, and orange zest, infusing every bite with warm, spiced sweetness. The poaching liquid is then reduced into a silky syrup, drizzled generously over the softened fruit for an irresistible finish. Garnished with fresh mint and perfect alongside a dollop of yogurt or whipped cream, this recipe balances citrusy tartness with comforting spice in every spoonful. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vibrant dish is ideal for brunch, dessert, or a creative snack, sure to impress with its elegant presentation and bold flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole grapefruits
• 2 cups water
• 0.5 cup honey
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 whole cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 4 leaves fresh mint leaves
• 0 optional: yogurt or whipped cream for serving

Directions

Step 1

Begin by slicing each grapefruit in half horizontally. Use a small knife to loosen the segments slightly by cutting around the edges and the membranes. This will make it easier to eat later.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine water, honey, cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom pods, and orange zest. Stir gently to dissolve the honey and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 3

Once the liquid is simmering, lower the heat slightly and carefully add the grapefruit halves to the saucepan, flesh side down.

Step 4

Cover the saucepan with a lid and allow the grapefruits to poach gently for 15–20 minutes. Occasionally baste the tops with the spiced honey liquid for deeper flavor infusion.

Step 5

After poaching, remove the grapefruit halves using a slotted spoon and set them aside on a serving plate, flesh side up.

Step 6

Increase the heat under the saucepan and simmer the poaching liquid uncovered for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the syrup reduces slightly and becomes thicker.

Step 7

Remove the cinnamon stick, star anise, and cardamom pods from the syrup, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 8

Drizzle the warm spiced honey syrup over the grapefruit halves and garnish each with a fresh mint leaf for a pop of color and freshness.

Step 9

Serve the poached grapefruit warm or at room temperature, with an optional dollop of yogurt or whipped cream on the side for added creaminess.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1183.9 grams (1183.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	637

Total Fat 5.50g	7%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 60mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 149.30g	54%
Dietary Fiber 8.80g	31%
Total Sugars 133.80g
Protein 9.30g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 313mg	24%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1054mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.2%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 87.3%