Winter Fruit Bowl

• medium grapefruits (about 3 cups fruit)↗3

  (about 3 cups fruit)

• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• orange marmalade↗1⁄2 cup
• fresh cranberries↗8 ounces
• medium bananas↗3
• fresh mint sprig (optional)↗

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   To section grapefruit, cut off the ends of the grapefruit, then use a long, thin-bladed knife to cut out the core.

2. 2

   Resting one end of the grapefruit on a cutting board, cut off the peel in strips.

3. 3

   Peel the grapefruit apart and simply lift or pull each segment off the membrane, working over a bowl to catch juices.

4. 4

   Set grapefruit sections aside (should have about 3 cups).

5. 5

   Add enough water to the reserved grapefruit juice to measure 1 cup.

6. 6

   In a medium saucepan combine the 1 cup grapefruit juice, sugar, and marmalade.

7. 7

   Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar; reduce heat.

8. 8

   Add cranberries; cook and stir for 5-8 minutes or until skins pop.

9. 9

   Remove from heat; cool.

10. 10

    Add grapefruit sections.

11. 11

    Cover and chill.

12. 12

    Just before serving, slice bananas and stir into chilled grapefruit mixture.

13. 13

    Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.