Description
Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors, making it an excellent choice for breakfast or dessert. This easy-to-make recipe features broiled grapefruit halves topped with a rich mixture of brown sugar, butter, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The caramelization process creates a mouthwatering crust that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grapefruits
- 6 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to medium broil and position the rack at the top.
- Cut each grapefruit in half and drizzle 2 teaspoons of honey over each half.
- In a small bowl, mix cold butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over each grapefruit half.
- Place grapefruit on a baking pan and broil for 8-9 minutes until topping is golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grapefruit half (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg