Grapefruit Supremes
Learning how to cut a grapefruit is easy. We'll learn how to cut them into Supremes, which results in beautiful slices that elevates their presentation for salads, desserts or to eat on their own. And it can be used with all citrus fruits.
Servings: 2
Calories: 48kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large grapefruit
Instructions
- Use a sharp paring knife to slice ¼ to ½-inch off of each end of the fruit. The amount you slice off will depend on the particular citrus fruit and the thickness of its skin and pith.
- Stand the fruit on one of its newly cut flat surfaces. Then use the paring knife to carefully cut just between the pith and flesh, moving the knife downwards and following the curve of the fruit. Continue this all the way around the fruit, and when you’re done, if there’s any remaining pith, go back and remove it.
- At this point, if you’d like nice, round slices of the fruit, simply lay it gently on its side, and slice it horizontally, to the thickness you desire.
- To remove individual segments (Supremes), cut into each one, just inside its membranes. (When you’re done removing the segments, you’ll be left with some of the flesh still attached to the membranes, which will still all be connected. Do not throw this away! You can probably squeeze at least 2 tablespoons of juice from it. Depending on the size of the fruit, it could be more or less.)
Notes
Calorie count is only an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g