Sunday, February 2, 2020

Mixed Grapefruit with Ricotta and Cardamom Honey



This recipe makes 1/2 cup cardamom honey. Use leftovers in tea, on toast, or in any recipe that calls for the natural sweetener.

Ingredients
6 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed (1t Chinese Five Spice powder)
1/2 cup honey
3 assorted grapefruits, such as pink, white, and Ruby Red, supremed (1 1/2 Ruby Red)

1 1/3 cups fresh ricotta (3/4C divided)
Freshly ground pepper (Florida Seasoned Pepper)
Directions
In a small saucepan, toast cardamom (didn't use) over medium-high heat. 
     Add 1/4 cup water, Chinese Five Spice powder, then honey; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Let cool.

     Arrange grapefruit over ricotta, drizzle with cardamom honey, and sprinkle with pepper.


Original recipe (in black) from: marthastewart.com