Broiled Grapefruit with Caramelized Brown Sugar Recipe
This Broiled Grapefruit recipe is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy a warm, caramelized grapefruit dessert or breakfast treat. Grapefruit halves are topped with brown sugar and broiled until the sugar bubbles and caramelizes, creating a sweet and tangy contrast to the citrus fruit. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and elegant dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 to 2 grapefruits, red or yellow, cut in half (cut through the middle, not the stem or blossom end)
- Brown sugar, 2 to 3 teaspoons per grapefruit half
Instructions
- Prepare the grapefruit halves: To help the grapefruit halves sit steadily in the pan, carefully cut about 1/4 inch off the bottom of each half. Use a sharp paring knife to cut around the inside edges where the fruit meets the rind to make it easier to remove segments after cooking. Then gently cut along the segment edges inside the grapefruit, being careful not to cut all the way through but just to the rind.
- Prepare the baking pan: Line a broiling or roasting pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper—foil is preferred because it resists burning. Place the grapefruit halves cut side up in the pan.
- Add the brown sugar: Sprinkle 2 to 3 teaspoons of brown sugar over the exposed fruit surfaces of each grapefruit half. You can adjust the amount based on grapefruit variety and taste preferences, using more sugar for more sour yellow grapefruits and less for sweeter ruby red ones.
- Broil the grapefruit: Place the pan under a preheated broiler and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully until the brown sugar is bubbly and golden brown, beginning to caramelize.
- Serve: Remove the grapefruit from the oven and allow it to cool for a minute. Serve warm and enjoy by spooning out the caramelized segments directly from the rind.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar based on the grapefruit’s sweetness or your preferred sweetness level.
- Use a sharp paring knife for clean cuts around the segments, which helps when eating.
- Keep a close eye while broiling to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Broiling time may vary slightly depending on your oven’s heat intensity.
- This recipe works well both for red and yellow grapefruit varieties.
Keywords: broiled grapefruit, caramelized grapefruit, grapefruit dessert, healthy dessert, quick dessert, citrus dessert
