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Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit

Sweet and Savory Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit Delight

Discover the delightful flavors of Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit in this quick and healthy dessert.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 halves
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Grapefruit
  • 2 pieces Grapefruits Choose fresh ones for optimal flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Honey Can substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option.
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Unsalted Butter Coconut oil can be used as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Can use granulated sugar in a pinch.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used if needed.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional but recommended for flavor depth.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg Use sparingly as it packs a punch.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the broiler by positioning your oven rack near the top, about 6 inches from the heating element, and set your oven to medium broil.
  2. Slice the grapefruits in half horizontally and place on a baking pan cut-side up. Drizzle honey over each half.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cold unsalted butter, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to create the crumbly topping.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the honey-drizzled grapefruit halves.
  5. Broil the grapefruit halves for about 8-9 minutes until the topping is golden brown and slightly crisp.
  6. Remove from the oven and let sit for a minute before serving. Optionally, add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1halfCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning. Use medium-sized grapefruits for even cooking.

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