Heat oven to 500Â°. Put a 1/2-lb. piece of slightly oozy brie cheese in a 2- to 3-cup shallow baking dish and bake until melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Grind black pepper on top. Set dish on a heatproof surface and serve with toasted baguette slices, walnut bread, or sliced apples and pears. Makes: 12 servings.
The most popular varieties are White Grapefruit, Pink Grapefruit and Ruby Red Grapefruit and they have varying degrees of seeds and sweetness. Grapefruits come in many varieties determined by color, which is caused by citrus pigmentation.
The grapefruit is a large citrus fruit that was first grown in Florida in the early 1800s and thrives in the state's subtropical climate. Grapefruits are tart and tangy yet slightly sweet. They are usually between 4 and 6 inches in diameter and come in white- and pink-fleshed varieties. They are available year round but are in season from winter to early spring.