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A grapefruit half with char marks from the oven.

Baked Grapefruit

Baking grapefruit highlights its sweetness and tones down the tart flavor for a delightful addition to breakfast. You can either bake the grapefruit so all the fruit gets warm and soft or you can broil it at a higher heat just until the top of the grapefruit gets slightly charred.
The longer you cook the grapefruit, the milder the fruit will taste.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 2 grapefruits cut in half
  • ¼ cup 50 grams brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Choose to either bake or broil the grapefruit. Baking will take longer and soften all of the fruit. Broiling will be quicker and only heat the top of the grapefruit, leaving most of the fruit firmer.
  • To bake the grapefruit, preheat the oven to 400°F.
    If you want to broil the grapefruit, pre-heat the oven broiler to high.
  • Slice a small section off the bottom of each grapefruit half so it will sit without rocking. Cut around the sections of the grapefruit halves to loosen the sections. Place the grapefruit halves on a baking sheet.
  • Top each grapefruit with a tablespoon of sugar then sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
  • To broil, place under the broiler for 6-8 minutes until the sugar melts.
    To bake, place in the oven at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flaked sea salt over the top of each grapefruit half and serve warm or cold.

Notes

  • You can replace brown sugar with white sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
  • Salt enhances the sweetness and balances any bitterness of the fruit. We used Maldon salt flakes as a finishing salt. The large salt flakes also add a crunchy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g