Fabulous Broiled Breakfast Grapefruit
Transform your mornings with this easy and elegant recipe for Fabulous Broiled Breakfast Grapefruit! This tangy citrus treat is elevated with a buttery caramelized topping of brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey, perfectly melted under the broiler in just minutes. With a quick prep time of 5 minutes and an irresistible combination of warm sweetness and zesty grapefruit, this dish makes for a healthy yet indulgent breakfast or snack. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and added freshness. A light, nutrient-packed way to start your day, this broiled grapefruit is as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large grapefruit
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
- 2 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven's broiler setting to high. Place the oven rack about 4-6 inches below the broiler element.
Cut the large grapefruit in half horizontally. Use a sharp paring knife to carefully loosen the segments by cutting along the membranes, without removing them. This allows for easier eating after broiling.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
Set the grapefruit halves cut-side up on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Spread 1 teaspoon of softened butter onto the top of each grapefruit half.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over each grapefruit half. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of honey on top of each for added sweetness.
Place the grapefruit halves under the broiler and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the sugar is bubbly and slightly caramelized. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Remove the grapefruit from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy as a bright, tangy, and sweet breakfast treat or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
