Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey
• Zest from 1/4 grapefruit, peeled in large strips, pith removed
• Zest from 1/4 orange, peeled in large strips, pith removed
• 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger root, smashed
• 1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 to 3 allspice berries
• 2 large red grapefruits
• 2 navel oranges
• 1 tablespoon grenadine or sweet vermouth
• Serving suggestion: 6 almond biscotti

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Instructions

1. Combine the water, honey, zests, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice berries in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, until cinnamon is unfurled and mixture is aromatic, about 10 minutes. Strain.
2. Meanwhile, cut peel and white pith off the grapefruits and oranges with a serrated knife. With a sharp paring knife, cut between the membranes, catching any juices in a bowl, to release segments. Add the juices to the honey-spice mixture. Put the fruit segments in a bowl.
3. Pour the hot liquid over the citrus, add the grenadine or vermouth and stir to combine. Serve the citrus compote with biscotti.