Rough skin indicates a dry fruit. Avoid grapefruit with signs of decay as soft and discolored areas on the peel at the stem end, water soaked areas, loss of bright color and soft peel that breaks with finger pressure. Do not store grapefruit at room temperature for more than a day or two. They keep up to two weeks when wrapped in a plastic bag and placed in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. It can also be used to make a refreshing vinaigrette, a delightful stir-fry or broiled for a delicious breakfast treat.
Grapefruit is used in pies, cakes, marmalades and jellies.
The peel can be candied for a sweet citrus treat. Candied Citrus Peel Peel of 2 or 3 medium grapefruit 3 cups sugar Water food coloring Cover peel with cold water. Bring to boil and cook until tender, pouring off water and adding fresh cold water several times. With spoon, remove white inner portion of peel. With sharp knife or scissors cut peel into thin strips.