Broiled grapefruit with vanilla ginger sugar is a delectable and sophisticated dessert that combines the natural sweetness of grapefruit with the warming flavors of vanilla and ginger. This elegant dish is perfect for special occasions or as a romantic treat. The grapefruit is broiled until caramelized and slightly charred, creating a smoky and complex flavor. The vanilla ginger sugar adds a touch of sweetness and spice, balancing the tartness of the grapefruit. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.
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COCONUT GINGER BROILED GRAPEFRUIT
Fresh ginger and coconut sugar top grapefruit halves and are broiled until caramelized and unbelievably delicious. Top with toasted coconut to take them over the top. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, but also ideal as a healthy(ish) dessert!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread coconut on a cookie sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fragrant, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Heat oven broiler on high. Cut your grapefruits in half and place them cut-side-up on a rimmed cookie sheet. If they do not sit flat, cut a little off of the bottoms of the halves to create a flat surface.
- Place 1/4 cup coconut sugar in a small bowl. Add the ginger and rub the ginger into the sugar with your fingers.
- Crumble the gingered sugar evenly over each grapefruit half. Sprinkle 1 additional teaspoon coconut sugar over the tops of each half, taking care to cover any spots couldn't cover with the gingered sugar. Place in oven directly under broiler and broil until the sugar is bubble, melted, and golden in spots, about 5 minutes (but the time can really vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them from the get go and know it could take anywhere from 2 - 8 minutes).
- Remove from oven and sprinkle each half with the toasted coconut. Serve with spoons (serrated grapefruit spoons are great if you have them!)
BROILED GRAPEFRUIT WITH BROWN SUGAR AND FLAKY SALT
A classic at a fancy breakfast or brunch, the best broiled grapefruits have a glossy caramelized topping covering sections of the warm, juicy citrus. This recipe also includes a little cinnamon for a heady fragrance, and a touch of sea salt, which softens the bitterness of the grapefruit peel. It's best served warm from the oven, when the brown sugar is still melted and syrupy. Ruby or pink grapefruits make for the prettiest presentation, but white ones work just as well, and have a livelier, more acidic flavor.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories breakfast, brunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Move the rack 4 inches away from the broiler, and turn it on.
- Halve the grapefruits through their equators. Using a paring knife or a grapefruit knife, cut the sections away from the membranes and pith so they are easy to spoon up. Place grapefruit halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each grapefruit half with 1 tablespoon brown sugar, then drizzle with melted butter and a little honey. Sprinkle cinnamon over the tops if you like.
- Broil grapefruit until the sugar melts and caramelizes, 2 to 5 minutes. (Broilers vary a lot so watch carefully to make sure they don't burn.) Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.
BROILED GRAPEFRUIT
Sweeten up your morning with this nifty way to prepare grapefruit! This is the only way my mother could convince me to eat my grapefruit, and I still eat it this way.
Provided by LAURA_G123
Categories Side Dish
Time 18m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- Cut the grapefruits in half, and use a small serrated knife to cut out the sections in the halves. Spoon the sections and juice into a bowl, then scrape out all of the remaining thick skins and pulp. Spoon the sections from the bowl back into the halves. This is best done one half at a time.
- Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the top of each grapefruit half, adjusting as you see fit. Dot with butter. Place the halves on a cookie sheet.
- Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and sugar is starting to turn brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 14.5 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
WARM GRAPEFRUIT WITH GINGER-SUGAR
Sweetly broiled grapefruit is a specialty at my bed-and-breakfast. In addition to serving it at breakfast or brunch, it also makes a fabulous light snack or dessert. -Stephanie Levy, Lansing, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Cut grapefruit crosswise in half. With a small knife, cut around the membrane in the center of each half and discard. Cut around each section to loosen fruit. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up. , Mix ginger and sugar; sprinkle over fruit. Broil 4 in. from heat until sugar is melted, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SIMPLE BROILED GRAPEFRUIT
A sweet addition to any meal or dessert. Easily modified to use many different fruits such as peaches, apricots, or pineapple.
Provided by KoalaFace
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Place grapefruit halves, cut sides up, onto a baking sheet; sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar.
- Broil the grapefruit until the brown sugar has melted and begun to bubble, 3 to 8 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before eating warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 5.7 mg, Sugar 30.7 g
BROILED GRAPEFRUIT WITH VANILLA GINGER SUGAR
Categories Food Processor Ginger Breakfast Brunch Broil Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Sodium Grapefruit Vanilla Vegan Gourmet Fat Free Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- In an electric coffee/spice grinder combine sugar, ginger, and vanilla and ground fine.
- Halve each grapefruit crosswise and run knife around each section to loosen membranes. Arrange grapefruits, cut sides up, in a flameproof baking dish or baking pan just large enough to hold them in one layer and sprinkle with sugar mixture. Broil grapefruits about 1 1/2 inches from heat until sugar melts and tops begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve grapefruits at room temperature.
BROWN SUGAR-SPICED GRAPEFRUIT
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix together the sugar, cinnamon and ginger in a small bowl.
- Position an oven rack so that it sits 4 inches below the broiler. Preheat the oven to broil.
- Put the grapefruit cut-side up on a baking sheet. Divide the sugar mixture over the top of each and place under the broiler. Broil until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes.
BROILED, SPICED BROWN SUGAR GRAPEFRUIT HALVES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 6m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Arrange grapefruit halves on broiler pan. Combine sugar and grill seasoning and top grapefruits. Broil until sugar melts and becomes bubbly, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
BROILED GRAPEFRUIT HALVES TOPPED WITH BROWN SUGAR
Just a few minutes under the broiler caramelizes the brown sugar which is a perfect compliment to the tart flavor of the grapefruit.From the book "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn. (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar on each grapefruit half and place under the broiler for 4 minutes. Serve.
BROILED GRAPEFRUIT
This easy-to-prepare dish lends eye-catching appeal to a winter breakfast or brunch. Brown sugar sweetens the tart fruit, and the sugared grapes add a pretty accent. -Vicki Holloway, Joelton, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut each grapefruit in half horizontally. With a sharp knife, cut around each section to loosen fruit. Place grapefruit halves, cut side up, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Combine brown sugar and 2 tablespoons sugar; sprinkle over grapefruit. Drizzle with butter. Broil 4 in. from the heat until sugar is bubbly. , For garnish, rinse grape clusters and dip in remaining sugar. Place on grapefruit; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose ripe, juicy grapefruits for the best flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the grapefruit in half and remove the segments.
- To make the vanilla-ginger sugar, combine equal parts granulated sugar, ground ginger, and vanilla extract.
- Broil the grapefruit segments for 3-5 minutes, or until they are slightly caramelized.
- Serve the grapefruit immediately with a dollop of yogurt or a scoop of ice cream.
Conclusion:
Broiled grapefruit with vanilla-ginger sugar is a delicious and easy dessert that can be made in just a few minutes. The combination of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is also a good source of vitamin C and fiber. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy dessert, give this recipe a try.
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