Rio Grande Valley Pink Grapefruit Pie Recipes

RIO STAR GRAPEFRUIT PIE

Steps:

• Peel and section grapefruit and place sections in a strainer over a bowl. Leave overnight in the refrigerator to drain well.
• Cook sugar and next three ingredients over medium-high heat until it forms a thick, clear syrup, then add the gelatin and stir until it is dissolved.
• Spoon a small amount of the gelatin mixture to cover the bottom of the baked pie crust (about 1/4-inch thick). Reserve the rest of the mixture.
• Chill the pie for about an hour until the gelatin congeals.
• When the gelatin congeals, place the drained grapefruit sections in the pie shell.
• Pour the reserved gelatin mixture over the grapefruit sections.
• Chill the pie again until the gelatin sets.
• When ready top with whipped cream and Enjoy.

GRAPEFRUIT PIE

Steps:

• Mix first four ingredients in a saucepan.
• Cook and stir until mixture is clear.
• Add 1 package of Strawberry Jello and stir until thickened.
• Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool for about 20 minutes.
• Add grapefruit sections to mixture and stir.
• Pour onto 9" baked pie shell.
• Put in refrigerator until jello is set.
• Serve with a dollop of cool whip.