Broiled Grapefruit – grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until the lightly browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch.
Who remembers this recipe for Broiled Grapefruit straight out of 1960s home economics class? Maybe even 1950s or 40s. I’m not sure, but I do remember Mama making it for us a few times years and years ago.
I just adore all kinds of citrus. Oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins, tangerines, kumquats…you name it, I like it. But especially grapefruit. I love its tart, bitter tang when combined with a little sweetness.
When broiling grapefruit, I don’t like mine cooked until it’s brown. I know most broiled grapefruit recipes take the cooking further, but I prefer it just barely golden and heated through. And I like a bit of the maraschino cherry juice drizzled over also. Just for good measure.
If you’re tired of the same old, same old for breakfast, try broiled grapefruit to shake things up a bit. I think you’ll like it!
Broiled Grapefruit - grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until the lightly browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch. Click To Tweet
How to Make Broiled Grapefruit
To make broiled grapefruit for yourself, start by cutting a grapefruit in half crosswise. Through the waist so to speak. Not up and down.
If you want, you can cut a tiny bit off the bottom of each half so that it sits more securely in the pan, but be sure not to cut so deep that you expose the flesh. It’s also nice to go ahead and remove the seeds.
Preheat your broiler to its highest setting. Place the grapefruit halves in a pan, drizzle them with a little maraschino cherry juice and sprinkle each with a bit of brown sugar. Some people add a tiny pat of butter and you can if you want. I don’t.
Pop the pan under the broiler for 8 to 10 minutes (longer if you want more golden brown fruit). Remove from the oven and top each with a maraschino cherry.
Enjoy!
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Broiled Grapefruit
A vintage recipe still great for breakfast or brunch. We enjoy broiled grapefruit with buttered toast and hard boiled eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 red or white grapefruit
- 2 tsp. maraschino cherry juice
- 2 tblsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. butter (optional)
- 2 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler on its highest setting.
- Cut the grapefruit in half crosswise.
- Drizzle each half with 1 teaspoon of cherry juice.
- Sprinkle with one tablespoon of brown sugar.
- Dot with a half teaspoon of butter, if using.
- Place in a shallow pan and cook under the broiler for 8-10 minutes. If you want your grapefruit to be more golden brown, increase the cooking time.
- Remove from the oven. Top with a maraschino cherry and serve.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 132Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 1g
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Akp says
Beautiful website! I was wondering where you found the grapefruit bowls? My grandmother used to have ones just like these when I was a kid. I’d love to have a set of my own.
Lana Stuart says
I love those bowls, too. They were a wedding gift over 30 years ago :-) No idea where you could get any these days.
Kelly says
Never had this before… just might need to give it a try :) Thanks for sharing, Lana!
Lana says
Hope you enjoy it, Kelly.
Miss P says
What do you think about this somehow being part of a salad or side dish with poultry or pork? Maybe …..
Miss P
Lana says
I have a great recipe for an avocado and grapefruit salad that goes really well with grilled chicken. I think you could section a broiled grapefruit and use it in that recipe. I’ll dig it up if you want.
Diane {Created by Diane} says
sounds yummy I’ll have to give it a try!
Maria says
A great breakfast treat!
[email protected] says
Ok, it’s official – I’ve been living under a rock for the last decade or so… I have NEVER had broiled grapefruit. So it’s clear I have seriously been missing out. I LOVE grapefruit so don’t know how I’ve missed this. Thank goodness I now have found it – c an’t wait to try it!!!
Lana says
Oh yes, you have to try this Nancy! It’s sweet, tart, bitter, and caramel-y all in one. Most people take the broiling further than I do so that they get a darker brown caramel from the sugar and you might like it best that way as well.
Sues says
Yay! I just made this last week and it’s one of my all time faves :)
Lana says
Mine, too, Sues! It’s one of those recipes that just brightens up your morning.
Robyn | Add a Pinch says
These photos have me craving grapefruit!!! So fun and bright! LOVE!
Lana says
Thank you, Robyn. Occasionally, I get the photography right! It’s still hit and miss for me, though :-)
Morgan says
I have yet to try broiled grapefruit, but this recipe may change that. Beautiful styling in the first photo! Thanks for sharing :)
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I’ve heard of this before, but haven’t tried it. I need to! I love your bright fun photos!
Lana says
Brenda, I hadn’t seen this recipe since I was a child. Then all of a sudden it started popping up in a few places over the past year or so. I think it’s making a comeback!
Penny Wolf says
I love grapefruit this way too! So many people have never heard of this recipe. Thanks for the reminder of it. Watch out for certain meds with grapefruit (statins).
Lana says
I think a lot of people have actually forgotten this recipe, Penny – it’s so old! I didn’t make it for years and then started doing it again. We really enjoy it for a change.
Drick says
I remember momma doing this, but as a kid, I could not eat much grapefruit (acid) so never experienced the taste – maybe now I will go revisit it – Lana, I do so like these prized, by-gone recipes as you well know – thanks for bringing it out again
Lana says
You’re welcome Drick! I just feel an obligation to keep these old recipes from completely fading away.
Mary Susan Seley says
Still one of my favorites. Best when have Ruby Red grapefruit. I remember doing as part of 4-H cooking.
Lana says
Yes! It’s definitely an oldie-goldie.
icakepops says
You always have such neat ideas! I have never seen or heard of this method but must try since I also love citrus!
Lana says
Thanks! If you like citrus you’re sure to enjoy this old recipe.
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
mmmm I love citrus too! Makes me feel like summer is here! Yum!
Lana says
I love it all year round, Angie. Those bright, sharp flavors can lift so many recipes!