Broiled grapefruit is a tasty, healthy way to spice up your brunch or breakfast routine.

I don't know about you, but when I hear "grapefruit" the only thing I can think of is Aziz Ansari's bit about how 50 Cent doesn't know what a grapefruit is. Haven't seen it? Here it is. Even better: 50 Cent insists that he knows what a grapefruit is, despite Ansari's claims.

Ridicule of 50 Cent aside, these broiled grapefruits are an easy, healthy way to dress up a breakfast/brunch staple. The brown sugar and whipped cream offset the natural tartness of the grapefruit, and the cinnamon really works with and complements the citrus flavor.

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Broiled Grapefruit

Lauren Pacek

Broiled grapefruit is a tasty, healthy way to spice up your brunch or breakfast routine.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 grapefruit halved
▢ 4 teaspoon brown sugar divided
▢ cinnamon for dusting
▢ whipped cream optional

Instructions

Preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
Use a paring knife to cut around the outside of the grapefruit and to separate the segments. Sprinkle each half of the grapefruit with 2 teaspoon of brown sugar. Dust each half with a bit of cinnamon.
Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the brown sugar is bubbly and is beginning to caramelize. Keep an eye on it so that it doesn't burn.
Let it cool for a minute or two before topping with whipped cream and a little more cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 2mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16g

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

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Need more grapefruit-heavy recipes? How about The Grapefruit Crush or Salty Dog Cocktail? Consider having one of these cocktails for a boozy brunch while you're at it!