Recipe Roundup

29 Sweet and Tangy Grapefruit Recipes

Move over, oranges and lemons: these recipes show that the grapefruit deserves its time in the citrus spotlight, too.
Leche flan with grapefruit slices on an orange plate.
  • Christina Holmes
    9/29

    Grapefruit Chermoula

    This spin on a classic North Africa sauce is not only great spooned over grilled avocado, but it's also a great match for chicken and fish.

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  • Photo by Dylan + Jeni
    10/29

    Punch House Spritz

    A simple riff on the classic spritz formula, Cocchi Americano plays the bitter role, while sour grapefruit acts as a foil to its sweetness, simultaneously pumping up the volume of lambrusco.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
    11/29

    Grapefruit-Vanilla Shortbread

    Ice buttery grapefruit zest–vanilla cookies with a simple grapefruit juice and powdered sugar icing then top with a roaster of pink toppings like Himalayan pink salt, dried rose petals, and cracked pink peppercorns.

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  • Photo by Ted Cavanaugh
    12/29

    Grapefruit Marmalade with Vanilla and Anise

    The fruit-to-sugar ratio in this marmalade recipe makes it not too sweet and you can really taste the grapefruit.

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  • Zach DeSart
    21/29

    Candied Grapefruit Peel

    Dip this DIY candy in melted chocolate for a simple, sophisticated after-dinner treat that keeps for weeks in a resealable container at room temperature.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Matt Duckor
    22/29

    The Winterized Penicillin

    This potent mix of scotch, grapefruit juice, and honey-ginger syrup is a winter-friendly twist on the classic cocktail (and a not-so-distant cousin of the Brown Derby).

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    25/29

    Hey Hey, My My

    Aperol, a milder cousin of bittersweet Campari, has citrusy notes that work perfectly with the grapefruit juice in this refreshing cocktail.

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  • Marcus Nilsson
    26/29

    Grapefruit "Creamsicle"

    This tart sorbet is great on its own as a palate cleanser, but it tastes even better when paired with store-bought vanilla ice cream. Whichever kind of grapefruit you use—pink, white, ruby red, or yellow——the hibiscus ensures a lovely deep-pink color.

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