Description
This Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit recipe offers a perfect blend of tangy citrus and sweet, buttery crumbs with warm spices, creating a delightful and easy broiled dessert or snack that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. The citrus is enhanced by a crisp, caramelized topping made from brown sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg, delivering a comforting and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Grapefruit
- 2 grapefruits, cut in half
Topping
- 6 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Grapefruit: Position the oven rack towards the top and set your oven to medium broil. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of honey evenly over each grapefruit half and set them aside to prepare for the topping.
- Make the Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine the cold unsalted butter pieces, packed light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dash of salt. Use a fork or your fingers to press these ingredients together until the mixture forms soft crumbs that will create a crisp topping once broiled.
- Top Grapefruit and Broil: Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over each grapefruit half, ensuring a generous layer. Place the grapefruit halves on a baking pan and broil in the oven until the crumbs turn lightly browned and caramelized, approximately 8-9 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the caramelized grapefruit immediately while warm and juicy for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Keep a close eye during broiling as the topping can burn quickly once browned.
- Use fresh, ripe grapefruits for the best sweetness and juiciness.
- Can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave for different sweetener preferences.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with a plant-based margarine or coconut oil.
- Serving immediately ensures the crust stays crisp and the grapefruit is warm and flavorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grapefruit half
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
