• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Never Enough Thyme logo

  • Recipes ▼
    • Heritage Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Canning and Preserving
    • Condiments and Extras
    • Desserts
      • Chocolate
    • Main Dishes
      • Beef
      • Eggs and Dairy
      • Fish and Seafood
      • Lamb
      • Meatless
      • Pork
      • Pasta
      • Poultry
      • Sandwiches
      • Soups and Stews
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Snacks
    • Vegetables
  • Shop
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
go to homepage
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Travel
  • Garden&Home
  • About
×

Home » Food » Breakfast » Broiled Grapefruit

Broiled Grapefruit

By Lana Stuart · Published: Feb 11, 2020 · Last Modified: Oct 19, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Broiled Grapefruit - grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until the lightly browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/broiled-grapefruit/
Broiled Grapefruit - grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until the lightly browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/broiled-grapefruit/
Broiled Grapefruit - grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until the lightly browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/broiled-grapefruit/

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.

Broiled Grapefruit - grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until the lightly browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/broiled-grapefruit/

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

A halved grapefruit on a cutting board

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 deeply that you expose the flesh. It's also nice to go ahead and remove the seeds.

Grapefruit halves in a baking pan topped with sugar, butter, and cherry juice

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!

More Breakfast Ideas on Never Enough Thyme:

  • Crescent Roll Breakfast Stacks
  • Ham on Rye Breakfast Sandwich
  • Easy Weekend Breakfast Strata
  • Spicy Breakfast Sausage
  • Breakfast Casserole
  • Instant Pot Spiced Orange Marmalade

Grapefruit Recipes from Other Bloggers:

  • Grapefruit Sorbet from How Sweet It Is
  • Meringue Topped Baked Grapefruit from A Thought for Food
  • Grapefruit Cranberry Marmalade from Kitchen Simplicity
  • Grapefruit, Lime, and Maraschino Martini from Creative Culinary
  • Citrus Salad with Mint Gremolata from A Communal Table

Like This Recipe? Pin It!

Broiled Grapefruit - grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until the lightly browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/broiled-grapefruit/

 

Broiled Grapefruit - grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until the lightly browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/broiled-grapefruit/

Broiled Grapefruit

A vintage recipe still great for breakfast or brunch. We enjoy broiled grapefruit with buttered toast and hard boiled eggs.
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Rate
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 1 red or white grapefruit
  • 2 tsp maraschino cherry juice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp butter optional
  • 2 maraschino cherries
Prevent your screen from going dark

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

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1472IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

Share on Facebook Pin Recipe
Tried this recipe? Share it on Instagram!Mention @NevrEnoughThyme or tag #NevrEnoughThyme!

Have you tried this recipe? I'd love for you to give it a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card and/or in the comments section further down.

You can always stay in touch on social media by following me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest and Sign Up to Get my Newsletter, too!


About Lana Stuart

Lana Stuart is the cook and occasional traveler here at Never Enough Thyme. Lana has been cooking since she was tall enough to reach the stove and started this blog in 2009 to share her delicious home cooking recipes. You'll find about 700 recipes here so there's sure to be something your family will like!
More About Lana →

Previous Post: « Fried Tomatoes with Garlic
Next Post: Classic Cheese Fondue with Swiss and Gruyere »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Akp says

    August 12, 2014 at 12:01 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Lana Stuart says

      August 12, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      I love those bowls, too. They were a wedding gift over 30 years ago :-) No idea where you could get any these days.

      Reply
  2. Kelly says

    February 24, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Never had this before... just might need to give it a try :) Thanks for sharing, Lana!

    Reply
    • Lana says

      February 24, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      Hope you enjoy it, Kelly.

      Reply
  3. Miss P says

    February 21, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    What do you think about this somehow being part of a salad or side dish with poultry or pork? Maybe .....

    Miss P

    Reply
    • Lana says

      February 21, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      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.

      Reply
  4. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    February 21, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    sounds yummy I'll have to give it a try!

    Reply
  5. Maria says

    February 21, 2013 at 11:03 am

    A great breakfast treat!

    Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

WELCOME Y'ALL!

Lana Stuart, author of Never Enough Thyme

Hi! I'm Lana Stuart, the cook, writer, and founder of Never Enough Thyme. I've been cooking since I was tall enough to reach the stove and started this blog in 2009 so I could share my delicious home cooking recipes with all of you. You'll find almost 700 recipes here so there's sure to be something your family will like!
More About Me →

Start the Day with a Great Breakfast!

  • New Orleans Beignets
  • Easy Peach Turnovers
  • Cheesy Tomato Grits with Chiles and Bacon
  • Steak and Eggs
  • Banana Nut Bread
  • Easy Sausage Muffins

Slow Cooker Favorites

  • Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
  • Spiced Slow Cooker Applesauce
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
  • Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
  • Slow Cooker Southwestern Pork Stew
  • Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes and Ham
Never Enough Thyme Featured On Collage

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • About
  • Privacy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Accessibility Policy
  • Contact
  • Media
Graphic collage showing many sites where Never Enough Thyme has been featured.

Also Check Out

  • Condiments & Extras
  • Great Breakfasts
  • Tasty Beverages
  • Canning and Preserving

Never Enough Thyme is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

This blog generates income via ads.

All images and text on Never Enough Thyme are protected by U. S. Copyright Law. If you'd like to feature a post from Never Enough Thyme, you may use one photo credited and linked back to the original recipe post.

Copyright © Never Enough Thyme 2021. All rights reserved.