This recipe will serve 6

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

4 Large grapefruit
4oz/110g Caster sugar
4 tbsp Brandy
1 tsp Ground cinnamon

Method

1. Peel and remove the pith from the grapefruit.

2. Slice the grapefruit into 1/2 inch rounds, removing the pithy centres.

3. Put the sugar and cinnamon in a large saucepan and add 1/2 pint/275ml cold water. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves.

4. Boil the syrup briskly for 2 mins.

5. Lower the heat, add the grapefruit slices and poach for a further 6 minutes, turning half way through.

6. Arrange the grapefruit slices in a serving dish and pour over the brandy.

7. Serve hot or chilled.