Description
Zesty baked grapefruit with honey and cinnamon elevates this simple citrus treat from ordinary to extraordinary. Mediterranean warmth infuses each spoonful, promising a delightful breakfast or dessert you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 grapefruits, cut in half
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt (preferably Maldon)
Instructions
- Select your preferred cooking technique: baking for a soft, thoroughly warmed texture or broiling for a quick preparation with caramelized surface.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F or set the broiler to high heat.
- Stabilize grapefruit halves by carefully trimming a thin slice from the bottom of each half to create a flat surface.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully segment the grapefruit by cutting around each section to loosen the fruit inside.
- Arrange the grapefruit halves on a baking sheet with the cut side facing up.
- Generously dust each half with brown sugar, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface.
- Sprinkle a light layer of ground cinnamon over the sugared grapefruit.
- For broiling, position the baking sheet 4-5 inches from the broiler and cook for 6-8 minutes until sugar caramelizes and bubbles.
- For baking, place the sheet in the preheated oven and cook for 15-18 minutes until sugar melts and fruit softens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with a delicate scattering of flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately while warm or allow to cool to room temperature, depending on personal preference.
Notes
- Customize Sweetness Adjust brown sugar quantity based on grapefruit’s natural tartness and personal taste preference.
- Explore Alternative Toppings Experiment with honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Enhance Nutrition Sprinkle chopped nuts like almonds or pecans for added protein and crunch, transforming the simple dessert into a more substantial treat.
- Consider Dietary Variations Use coconut sugar or stevia for low-glycemic options, making this dessert suitable for diabetic or weight-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (broiling) or 20 minutes (baking)
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg