Warm Citrus Fruit with Brown Sugar
Transform your dessert game with this sensational Warm Citrus Fruit with Brown Sugar recipe, a quick and easy dish that’s as comforting as it is elegant. Featuring vibrant oranges and grapefruits caramelized to perfection under a broiler, this recipe combines zesty citrus flavors with the rich sweetness of brown sugar and a warm hint of ground cinnamon. A touch of melted butter adds depth, while optional fresh mint garnishes keep it fresh and visually stunning. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish makes for a light dessert or a unique brunch side, offering a burst of sunshine in every bite. Perfect for winter citrus season, this recipe is a delightful showcase for fresh fruit made irresistible with a simple broiling technique.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Oranges
- 2 whole Grapefruit
- 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven's broiler on high or set your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Peel the oranges and grapefruits, then carefully remove as much of the white pith as possible. Use a sharp knife to slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds or segments.
Arrange the citrus slices in a single layer in an oven-safe dish, slightly overlapping them if needed.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the citrus slices, followed by a light dusting of ground cinnamon.
Dot the top of the citrus slices with small pieces of unsalted butter.
Place the dish under the broiler or in the oven and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the brown sugar has melted and begun to caramelize along the edges of the fruit.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly for a few minutes.
Serve the warm citrus slices in shallow bowls, spooning some of the syrupy juices from the dish over the top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 484 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.
