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Broiled Grapefruit

This easy broiled grapefruit recipe is deliciously tart with just the right amount of sweetness to add balance and make this a perfect breakfast addition, dessert, or snack.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 163kcal
Author Christy Gurin

Ingredients

  • 1 grapefruit
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla
  • pinch of nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to low broil setting and line a baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
  • Cut grapefruit in half through the middle and place in pan. To make it easier to eat, you may want to cut around each section in the grapefruit using a serrated knife (I use grapefruit spoons instead).
  • Pour half of the vanilla onto the cut side of one of the grapefruit and the rest onto the other half. Use your finger or a spoon to spread.
  • Divide sugar between the two halves, sprinkling evenly. Top each grapefruit half with a very small pinch of nutmeg (or ginger or cardamom), cinnamon, and salt.
  • Place in preheated oven and cook for 8-12 minutes until the top is caramelized. If your oven does not have a low broil setting, the grapefruit will be done much faster so keep an eye on it. Eat right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 2830IU | Vitamin C: 76.7mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.2mg