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Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Broiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is a quick and delightful dessert featuring juicy grapefruit halves sweetened with honey and topped with a buttery, spiced crumb topping. Broiled until golden, this recipe balances tartness and sweetness with a crunchy texture, making it an elegant yet easy treat for any occasion.

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

  1. Preheat the oven: Position the oven rack towards the top of the oven and preheat to medium broil to ensure the grapefruit topping caramelizes perfectly.
  2. Prepare grapefruit: Drizzle 2 teaspoons of honey over each grapefruit half evenly and set them aside, allowing the honey to seep into the fruit.
  3. Make crumb topping: In a small bowl, combine cold unsalted butter pieces, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a fork or your fingers to press the mixture together until it forms soft crumbs.
  4. Apply topping: Sprinkle these prepared crumbs evenly over the honey-drizzled grapefruit halves, ensuring good coverage for a crispy finish.
  5. Broil the grapefruit: Place the grapefruit halves on a baking pan and broil in the preheated oven until the crumb topping is lightly browned and caramelized, about 8-9 minutes.
  6. Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, caramelized flavors at their best.

Notes

  • Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning the crumb topping; broiler intensity may vary by oven.
  • Use cold unsalted butter to achieve the best crumb texture.
  • This recipe can be adjusted with other citrus fruits like oranges or tangerines.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Serve immediately as the crumb topping is best enjoyed fresh and crispy.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 grapefruit half
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://evelynseats.com/caramelized-brown-sugar-grapefruit-bake-recipe/