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Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit

Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit That Brightens Mornings

This Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is a quick and healthy breakfast option, bursting with flavor and vitamin C.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 2 halves
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grapefruit
  • 2 pieces grapefruits choose your favorite variety
For the Sweet Topping
  • 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan butter
  • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or almond/oat flour for gluten-free
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • a dash salt sea salt preferred

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • oven
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit
  1. Position your oven rack near the top and preheat your broiler to high.
  2. Slice each grapefruit in half and place them cut-side up on the baking pan. Drizzle honey evenly over each half.
  3. In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly.
  4. Evenly distribute the crumb mixture over each grapefruit half.
  5. Carefully place the baking pan with the grapefruits under the broiler. Broil for 8-9 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the grapefruit to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1half grapefruitCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding crushed nuts or coconut flakes before broiling. Monitor closely while broiling to prevent burning.

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