Description
Warm, caramelized grapefruit halves topped with brown sugar and cinnamon, lightly broiled until golden and bubbling. A simple yet elegant breakfast or light dessert that balances sweet and tart flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large grapefruit, cut in half
- 4 tablespoons light brown sugar (about 1 tablespoon per half)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A tiny pinch of salt for each half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to broil on high and position the rack in the upper third of the oven.
- In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Place the grapefruit halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Slice a thin piece off the bottom if needed so they sit flat.
- Sprinkle each half evenly with about 1 tablespoon of the sugar mixture and add a tiny pinch of salt on top.
- Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely, until the sugar melts, bubbles, and lightly caramelizes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes so the topping sets slightly.
- Serve warm and enjoy by scooping down through the caramelized top into the juicy fruit.
Notes
- Watch carefully while broiling, as sugar can burn quickly.
- Ruby red grapefruit varieties tend to be slightly sweeter and work beautifully here.
- For less sweetness, reduce the sugar slightly based on taste preference.
- A small drizzle of honey after broiling can add extra gloss and sweetness if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grapefruit half
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg