Grapefruit Jam

(Greyfurt Receli)

1 kg star ruby grapefruit,
5 cups granulated sugar
Juice of 1 lemon

Grate the skins of grapefruits with thin side of the grater and discard (picture). Place the grapefruits in a large pot. Cover with water. Cook on medium heat until they are softened for about 20 minutes. Drain the grapefruits and put them aside. Cut them into slices on a cutting board. Cut the seeds part of each slice and discard. Then, cut the slices in chunks (picture).

Place the sugar in a pot and melt it with a little bit of water at medium heat. Throw the grapefruits over the melted sugar. Cook for another 25-30 minutes on medium heat. Afterwords, squeeze the lemon juice on top, stir. Let it cool down. Put them in jars and cover the lid.

Serve the Grapefruit Jam with the butter and bleached almonds on a freshly baked Turkish bread.