Description
This Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit recipe elevates the natural tartness of grapefruit with a luscious topping of honey, brown sugar, and warm spices, all broiled to a golden finish. A quick and elegant treat perfect for breakfast or a light dessert.
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
- Preheat and Prepare Grapefruit: Position the oven rack towards the top of the oven and preheat to medium broil. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of honey over each grapefruit half, then set aside.
- Make the Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine the cold unsalted butter, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a fork or your fingers to press the mixture together gently until it forms soft crumbs.
- Apply Topping: Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of each honey-drizzled grapefruit half, ensuring an even layer.
- Broil the Grapefruit: Place the grapefruit halves on a baking pan and set under the broiler. Broil until the crumbs are lightly browned and caramelized, approximately 8 to 9 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from the oven and serve the caramelized grapefruit warm for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Keep a close eye while broiling to prevent the topping from burning.
- For an extra citrusy punch, sprinkle a little fresh orange or lemon zest over the topping before broiling.
- Use cold butter for better crumb texture.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or brown sugar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grapefruit half
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
