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Almond Sunshine Citrus

3 large navel oranges
1 medium red grapefruit
1 medium white grapefruit
1 small lemon
1 small lime
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Grate enough peel from the oranges, grapefruit, lemon and lime to
measure 1 tablespoon of mixed citrus peel; set peel aside. To section
citrus fruit, cut a thin slice off the bottom and top of the oranges,
grapefruit, lemon and lime. Place each fruit cut side down on a

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cutting board. With a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith.
Holding fruit over a bowl, slice between the membrane of each section
and the fruit until the knife reaches the center; remove sections and
place in a glass bowl. Set 1/2 cup juice aside. In a small
saucepan, combine the sugar and reserved peel and juice. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Cool; stir in
extract. Pour over fruit. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving,
sprinkle with almonds.

Yield: 4 servings.