Grapefruit Ruby Red Imperfect Each

Imperfect ruby red grapefruit at a better price. They might be a little uneven in size, carry a surface mark, or sit outside the grade, but halve one and it is all there: that deep pink flesh, natural sweetness, and complex bitterness that makes the ruby red the grapefruit worth eating. The difference is on the outside, not the inside.

Grapefruit are at their best from winter through spring, typically June through October, when cool growing conditions concentrate the natural sugars. That is when imperfect ruby reds represent the best value in the store.

Look for fruit that feels heavy for their size with firm skin and a blush on the rind. Avoid any that feel light or have soft patches.

Halve and eat fresh with a spoon, juice in the morning, segment into a salad, or use the zest in a dressing. Same great grapefruit at a better price.