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Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit

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Loaded with flavor, this Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is broiled to perfection, resulting in a sweet and tangy treat that will tickle your taste buds!

Loaded with flavor, this Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is broiled to perfection, resulting in a sweet and tangy treat that will tickle your taste buds!

Not only did we make it more than halfway through April, but the month of May is almost in site!

I’m excited that we’re finally over the hump of it-could-be-winter but it-could-be-spring outside. Know what I mean?

While us Midwesterners aren’t officially cleared of the cold weather (last May it actually snowed in Chicago!), it’s gives us great hope that we’ve seen the end of it for a while. I’m ready for some sunshine, warm weather, and thoughts of summer looming ahead of me.

So to celebrate this Monday and thoughts of May ahead of us, I thought I would share an easy and delicious citrus recipe that just screams spring.

Loaded with flavor, this Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is broiled to perfection, resulting in a sweet and tangy treat that will tickle your taste buds. And trust me, this isn’t an ordinary grapefruit, friends. It’s jazzed up with flavor and takes this fruit to a whole new level.

I came up with this recipe while searching through a Costco cookbook. Which, by the way, did you know that Costco makes their own cookbooks? I didn’t know that until the hubster and I started dating years ago and I stumbled upon these beauties at his house. And once I laid eyes on them, I was hooked! I did put my own spin on this Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit, as I love being creative with your average recipes.

Loaded with flavor, this Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is broiled to perfection, resulting in a sweet and tangy treat that will tickle your taste buds!

This Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is everything that you would expect this fruit to taste like, and so much more. And if you’ve never broiled a grapefruit before, then you’re totally missing out! The brown sugar mixture that tops the grapefruit caramelizes into a sweet crust, which leaves the grapefruit soft and flavorful. One bite and you’ll never go back to eating a grapefruit the regular way again.

If you have 15 minutes to spare, then this Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit was made for you. It makes the perfect breakfast, snack, or even dessert! And because it contains only a few ingredients, you can have this made in no time. And if you really want to make this tasty, add some whipped cream on top!

Once you dig into this fruit, be prepared to be wowed. The tangy fruit and sweet brown sugar mixture create the most perfect combination that just bursts into your mouth. It’s a party for your taste buds that’ll have you making this over and over again.

Loaded with flavor, this Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is broiled to perfection, resulting in a sweet and tangy treat that will tickle your taste buds!

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Loaded with flavor, this Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is broiled to perfection, resulting in a sweet and tangy treat that will tickle your taste buds!
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Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit

Loaded with flavor, this Caramelized Brown Sugar Grapefruit is broiled to perfection, resulting in a sweet and tangy treat that will tickle your taste buds!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword grapefruit recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 171kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 grapefruits cut in half
  • 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

  • Position oven rack towards top of oven and preheat to medium broil. Drizzle 2 teaspoons honey over each grapefruit half. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Using a fork or your fingers, press mixture together until it forms into soft crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs evenly over the top of each grapefruit.
  • Place grapefruit onto a baking pan and broil until crumbs are lightly browned, about 8-9 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1589IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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By Gayle |

Comments

  1. Mir says

    I love grapefruit brulee! So, I pretty much eat grapefruit every day, and usually not like this. But every now and then, it’s great to change it up. And this way is the most delicious way ever!

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  2. Ami@NaiveCookCooks says

    Gayle I have never eaten a caramelized grape fruit before! It’s been long overdue but your pictures are seriously tempting me to buy some today so I can make some for dessert tonight!!

    Reply

  3. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    Gayle – It’s about that time of year when I realize that I have about a month until bathing suit weather. This ultimately means that my workouts will increase and my diet will change a bit. I’m glad you posted this recipe, because even though it has sugar and butter…it’s still fruit right?! 🙂

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    • Gayle says

      Thanks so much, Rachelle! This is the ultimate grapefruit treat and it literally takes just minutes to whip up!

      Reply

  8. mira says

    Love grapefruit and this caramelized one looks fantastic! Such a fun way to enjoy one of my favorite fruits! And I also love Costco and often get cook books from there. 🙂

    Reply

  11. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    Whaaat?! Costco has a cookbook?! Get out! Is it recipes you can make from all of their products? That is just amazing. I am such a Costco slut, I buy so much there. Haha! I love these caramelized brown sugar grapefruit! Like a super healthy creme brule!

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    • Gayle says

      I love Costco, too! And yes! I actually have two of their cookbooks, but they’re older, so I’m sure they have newer ones out. A lot of their recipes do use their products, so I love searching for inspiration! Thanks for the kind words, friend!

      Reply

  16. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    OMG I LOVE Costco’s cookbooks! I was definitely that person this past Black Friday waiting for my free Costco cookbook. HA! I think grapefruit gets totally shoved aside and it is sooooo good! Loving the brown sugar on this guy! Yum!

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    • Gayle says

      I didn’t know they gave away cookbooks on Black Friday! Thanks so much, Justine! I agree, grapefruit is definitely underrated, which is why I loved making this recipe!

      Reply

  17. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    Ooohh I’ve never tried this before. I normally don’t eat grape fruit because its very tarty, but this looks delicious. And I love Costco and their cookbooks. I need to make this soon. Happy Monday! 😉

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    • Gayle says

      I don’t eat grapefruit too often either, but the brown sugar and honey really make this taste delicious! Happy Monday to you too, Cyndi!

      Reply

  19. marcie says

    I’m weird in that I eat grapefruit plain and love it like that, but when it’s bruleed it’s SO good! It’s been so long since I’ve done that, and you’re delicious looking caramelized grapefruits are making me crave it so much! Pinned.

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    • Gayle says

      This grapefruit is AMAZING, Liz! I’ve definitely been eating it a lot more now that I can caramelize it!

      Reply

  23. Nora @ Savory Nothings says

    It’s soooo crazy how time is flying by! I feel like we only just talked about this when pumpkin season hit us! I watch this British TV show all the time where they “eat” different centuries and in the 70ies they get broiled grapefruit for breakfast – and it always looked so delicious to me! I HAVE to try your recipe Gayle!

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    • Gayle says

      I think you would love this recipe, Nora! It’s so fun to crack into the caramelized shell of the grapefruit. It’s definitely a nice change from the regular kind!

      Reply

  24. Cailee says

    This looks beautiful! What a healthy fun little recipe! Love it! Thanks for sharing Gayle! Hope that you are having a great week! 🙂

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    • Gayle says

      It’s such a delicious and easy way to spruce up grapefruit, Sam! Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by!

      Reply

  29. Danielle says

    Ohh I love grapefruit, but add some caramelized brown sugar on top and I’m sold! This looks so delicious and great for even a light dessert. Pinned!

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  31. Izzy says

    I can’t believe it is almost May!! How the heck did that happen?! I’m just scared of the hot weather that is coming my way! I do love this grapefruit though! This is such a great idea! I don’t think I’ve ever had grapefruit any other way than just plain, haha!

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    • Gayle says

      The hot weather will be here before we know it, although I know you have it worse than I do! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Izzy!

      Reply

  32. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

    That grapefruit looks delicious, that caramelized top makes me want grapefruit! We are finally having nice weather here too and it’s so nice. Although it snowed a bit a couple of days ago so we’ll see if spring is here for real yet! 🙂

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  35. Alison says

    Hi Gayle, I recently went out to brunch this past weekend and the restaurant was serving roasted grapefruit juice, which of course I had to try. It was delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe to hopefully achieve a similar flavor as the wonderful juice I tried! Also, the grapefruit looks so beautiful with the caramelized sugar on top, such an impressive presentation! 🙂

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    • Gayle says

      Sounds like your grapefruit was delicious, Alison! I think you would love this kind, too. It’s so full of flavor! Thanks so much for the kind words!

      Reply

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