Broiled Grapefruit

Broiled grapefruit is a quick breakfast dish made with fresh grapefruit, brown sugar, and a touch of butter, caramelized under the broiler until warm and lightly golden.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Ingredients

▢ 2 red or white grapefruit halved
▢ 4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
▢ 4 tablespoons brown sugar
▢ 2 teaspoons butter
▢ 4 maraschino cherries

Instructions

Preheat your broiler on its highest setting with the top rack about 8 inches below the broiler.
Place the halved grapfruit in a baking pan or dish.
2 red or white grapefruit
Drizzle each half with 1 teaspoon of juice from the cherries.
4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
Sprinkle each with one tablespoon of brown sugar.
4 tablespoons brown sugar
Dot each half with 1/2 teaspoon of butter.
2 teaspoons butter
Place the pan under the broiler for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.. Remove from the oven. Top with a maraschino cherry and serve.
4 maraschino cherries

Notes

Cut the grapefruit crosswise, not from top to bottom. This exposes the segments so the topping can melt evenly over the surface.
If the grapefruit halves wobble, trim a very thin slice from the bottom so they sit level. Do not cut deep enough to expose the flesh.
Place the grapefruit on a shallow, oven-safe pan or baking dish. Avoid anything too deep, which can trap heat and affect browning.
Broilers vary, so start checking at 6 to 7 minutes. The grapefruit is ready when the sugar is bubbly and lightly caramelized.
Keep a close watch during the final minutes. The topping can go from golden to burned very quickly.
Red grapefruit will yield a sweeter, milder flavor. White grapefruit will be more tart and may need a little extra sugar.
Serve immediately while warm. The texture and flavor are best right after broiling.

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