If you’ve never enjoyed Baked Grapefruit, you’re in for a real treat. Follow this simple method and enjoy grapefruit more than you ever thought you could.
This post is a cross between a public service announcement and a recipe. You don’t really need a recipe to know how to make baked grapefruit. You basically put brown sugar on the grapefruit and broil it until nicely melted and the fruit is warmed through. I felt inclined to put it on my blog as a recipe, however, because I had never enjoyed a baked grapefruit until recently, and I loved it so much I figured I should share it with you.
When I was a kid, I used to put so much white sugar on my grapefruit, I pretty much had grapefruit flavored sugar in my bowl. I used a lot. A LOT. My sisters and I were a bunch of sugar junkies. Fortunately, my kids have learned to love the wonderful tart taste of a grapefruit without never having put sugar on it. When I was a kid, I didn’t think that was possible. My kids love plain grapefruit, as they should! When you warm fruit, however, it makes it even sweeter and juicier. When you add that bit of brown sugar and get it all warm and melty? Oh my, is it good. This takes your grapefruit to a whole new level. Try it. I promise you’ll love it.
Baked Grapefruit
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Set broiler to high. Slice grapefruit in half and use a paring knife to separate the pieces for easy scooping. Spread 1 tablespoon of brown sugar onto each side. Place fruit in a baking dish that will collect any excess juices that spill over.
- Broil until sugar melts, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
I love grapefruit, but have honestly never tried it baked. I am so doing this! And, brown sugar makes everything even better!
Never heard of this before, but I love grapefruit any way I can get it and this is no exception! Intrigued, indeed!!
OMG life changed!!! This was sooooooooooo good!
I have never heard of this but it sounds amazing! What a great breakfast idea! Can’t wait to try it.