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Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic citrus fruit by topping it with a sweet, spiced brown sugar crumble and broiling it to a golden finish. Perfect for a quick and elegant breakfast or a refreshing dessert, it combines the tartness of grapefruit with the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey for a balanced and comforting flavor experience.

Ingredients

Scale

Grapefruit

  • 2 grapefruits, cut in half

Topping

  • 6 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Dash of nutmeg
  • Dash of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and grapefruit: Position the oven rack towards the top of the oven and preheat it to medium broil. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of honey over each grapefruit half evenly, then set the grapefruit aside while preparing the topping.
  2. Make the crumb topping: In a small bowl, combine the cold unsalted butter pieces, packed light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dash of salt. Using a fork or your fingers, mix and press the ingredients together until they form soft crumbs.
  3. Top the grapefruit: Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the honey-drizzled grapefruit halves, making sure each is well covered with the brown sugar topping.
  4. Broil the grapefruit: Place the prepared grapefruit halves on a baking pan and transfer to the oven. Broil for about 8 to 9 minutes or until the crumb topping is lightly browned and caramelized. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
  5. Serve immediately: Remove from the oven and serve the caramelized brown sugar grapefruit warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the broiler rack is positioned at the top to achieve proper caramelization.
  • Watch closely during broiling as the sugar topping can burn quickly.
  • This dish is best served immediately after broiling to enjoy the contrast between warm caramel topping and tart grapefruit.
  • Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
  • You can adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to taste for a milder or more robust spice flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 grapefruit with topping
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://lazydayrecipes.com/caramelized-brown-sugar-grapefruit-recipe/