brown sugar broiled grapefruit
January 5th, 2012
I have fond memories of grapefruit breakfasts growing up. Every year, the kids in the youth group at church would have a “fruit sale”, and my mom was always that parent you could count on for a fantastic order of grapefruit. Our family loved it!! I remember flying down the stairs many a morning before school, and seeing my dad or mom standing there segmenting out a grapefruit for me to enjoy. (I know, I know, I was a spoiled grapefruit eater!) And then of course, squeeeeezing out every last bit of delicious juice after all of the slices had disappeared. Mmmmm….
Nowadays, of course, I have to segment my own grapefruit! But I still love it, and love experimenting with different ways to enjoy it! Without a doubt, broiled grapefruit is one of my favorite go-to breakfasts. It literally just takes a second to slice the grapefruit, sprinkle on some brown sugar (or some other add-ins I’ve mentioned below, if you want to get fancy!), and then pop it in the broiler or toaster oven for a few minutes. And then a heavenly, warm, and wonderful sweet but tart grapefruit is yours to enjoy.
Healthy, quick, and delicious.
My kind of breakfast or snack anytime! :)
Sugar-Broiled Grapefruit Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 grapefruit, sliced in half
- 1-3 tsp. brown sugar
Method:
Preheat oven to “broil”, with the rack on the top shelf (so that the grapefruit will be about 1.5 – 2 inches from the heat).
Arrange grapefruit halves, cut side up, in a broil-safe pan. (You may need to use a knife to slice a small part off the bottom of each half to make sure they are sitting level in the pan.) Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.
Broil for 5-10 minutes, or until the sugar is melted and the edges begin to brown. Remove and then use a knife to segment the grapefruit slices. Serve at room temperature.
Ali’s Tip:
Some other ingredients you can mix with the brown sugar include:
- crystallized or ground ginger
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon or other spices
- agave nectar
This sounds sooooooo absolutely amazing that I just might have to make it for breakfast tomorrow. . . .after I buy some grapefruit that is =} Thanks so much for this new spin on our favorite sour pink friend!
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I want this! I have a hard time finding good grapefruit in my stores right now though. I’m glad they are opening a Whole Foods somewhat near me soon!
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Looks awesome! And so simple!
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Alton Brown did a show about sweet/sour and he made grapefruit topped with coarse sugar crystals and heated it with a creme brulee torch. THEN, when it was carmelized, he sprinkled SEA SALT on top! The sea salt neutralizes all the bitter taste and you are left with the crunchy-sweet carmelized sugar mixed with the delightfully sour taste of the grapefruit and NONE of the bitter taste. YUUUM!!!
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If I were there, I’d still segment your grapefruit for you. Love you!
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I’ve never heard of broiling a grapefruit before but I’ve seen it on a lot of other blogs lately. I’ll have to try it!!
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I have similar memories as a child about eating grapefruit. My dad and I would each segment our grapefruits, he would sprinkle his with salt and I would sprinkle mine with sugar. We would then sit at the table and eat them together. I still absolutely love grapefruit! I have never had them this way but I can’t wait to try it :)
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Your picture is gorgeous! :)
I love grapefruit too its delicious! :)
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This is SO retro 1950′s! I made it for years – long after it fell from food fashion. Thanks for the reminder.
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I love, love, love grapefruit, but have never had it like this! Looks amazing!
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We have grapefruit trees and I’m always looking for a new way to eat them. Thanks
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