Roasted Winter Citrus
I’m 87% sure there’s nothing you can do to ruin these perfect creations.
Winter citrus is sparkling!
If I could wear these citrus segments as earrings… I would.
Let’s roast these beauties!
I know. Weird.
Weird… but totally incredible. Warm and salty sweet citrus bites.
Winter citrus feels like such a paradox to me. Cool winds and brisk mornings somehow combine with the juciest, brightest fruit.
They match but they mismatch… just like red and hot pink. Matchy not matchy.
Alright… so what are you going to do with all of this warm, roasted citrus?
I love to serve wedges warm with a waffle or eggs benedict brunch.
They’re also really lovely as a side dish with roasted meat.
You might also consider Winter Citrus Pancakes. Crash! (bang! boom!)
Roasted Winter Citrus
This is so super simple. Your instincts will lead the way.
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice citrus (like grapefruit, blood oranges, and seedless tangerines) into small wedges. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of salt and just a touch of sugar. You might even add a bit of dried herbs, like herbes de provence. No biggie.
Roast for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then serve warm.
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Joy?
You’re a genius.
Wow. This is revolutionary!
Whaddaya know?? 87% is exactly what I look for in recipe percentages ;-)
Love the simpleness of this recipe! What better way to really let the citrus shine?
so prettyyy
Wow this is a great idea! It looks really delicious.
What do you think about roasting lemon and lime? Still too sour?
Love the simplicity of this : )
I’ve seen so many roasted fruits lately on blogs…why haven’t I done this? I don’t know but you have me convinced.
The shots of your fruit are so vibrant, I just want to dive into those oranges!
I just love all the colours of winter citrus, just seeing them lifts the spirits!
LOVE this- with yogurt, almonds and then it’s a toss up between a wodge of cake or roast chicken. It’s a multitasking wonder (like most women).
Wow, this IS simple… and so gorgeous!
I can’t wait to try this!
What a beautiful idea for a side dish. The kids even are fans of roasted lemons, but it never even crossed my mind to expand to other citrus fruits, and it certainly never dawned on me to use it as a side dish. Love your innovative style!
you’re right – it does look weird, but I’m curious to try it. Besides, it’s easy and fast so there’s no excuse not to try it! :)
I would have never thought to roast those beauties! Or to put a cute pink and red on together! So cute! <3
i would TOTALLY rock these as earrings too! and i’m sure they smell incredible, so maybe they could double as perfume? :)
Yum! So colorful and lively. I bet they’d be great as a side dish to pork.
This Christmas, I saw a friend’s tree decorated with dried wheels of winter citrus that she had baked in her oven. It was GORGEOUS, especially the red grapefruit wheels. I never would have guessed. Now this makes *two* surprising ways to use winter citrus!
I have a dozen grapefruit in my fridge. Thank you for helping me think of a way to use them up!
I have been on a huge blood orange kick lately. I ate a grapefruit yesterday too. I love citrus!
I can’t really imagine what this tastes like so I’m wondering, what else you served with brunch and/or what other flavors pair well with roasted citrus. It looks just beautiful!
.. It would be good if I read closely. I see you addressed that in your post. Sorry.
I would of never thought to try this, but now you have me curious so I think I might have to.
Gorgeous! It must be delicious too! Can’t wait to try!! Love the polish!
Whow. This looks gorgeously delicious. I bet it will taste like heaven with a dollop of cream! Thank you so much for this innovative and easypeasy idea!
Beautiful and simple!
The colours in those photos are absolutely gorgeous. I’m gorging myself on blood oranges now that they’re in season but hadn’t thought to roast them – what a lovely idea.
i don’t think this sounds crazy at all! one of my favorite breakfasts is broiled grapefruit with a touch of brown sugar and sea salt….
http://eatandrelish.com/2011/12/16/fancy-for-a-friday-grapefruit-brulee/
ive never thought to combine herbs with citrus, but this looks really interesting. thanks!
Hi Joy! What program do you use, or how do you get the words on your pictures? I think that’s so cute! Thanks!
I’m strangely intrigued by this recipe..how do you come up with these things???
I can’t get enough of citrus these days, and now a new way to enjoy it, thanks!
Wow, these are gorgeous! Roasted citrus atop some lightly sweetened waffles? I think yes.
Wow, so easy but such a different idea! I’m envisioning this with a nice juicy steak. Is that weird at 10am?
i had never thought of roasting citrus! i need to try this out
I bet this smells amazing while cooking!
Seriously good idea. Thank you.
Sounds so good. Maybe something this lady could get on.
Sincerly,
Cocktoo aka Megan :)
What a great idea! I just bought a bag of blood oranges (which are so cool) yesterday so I’ll have to give this a try. Thanks, Joy!
So beautiful! Trying to imagine what these would taste like…
I LOVE the idea of roasted citrus. So clever!
This sparkles. It makes my day feel brighter and juicier (can a day feel juicier?!)
Wow! I totally would not have thought of this. You are awesome, Joy! I can’t wait to try some roasted citrus.
Yum. What an inventive idea. I will have to try this soon.
Ooh, yum! I’ve never thought of roasting citrus before. I’m strongly tempted to try this with some blood oranges and tangerines, then make them into muffins with browned butter. ‘Scuse me … I have to go clear my schedule for the next few hours.
What a cool and unsual idea for citrus fruits. I would have never thought to roast them, but seriously, why the heck not. They would definitely be a way to up my citrus fruit intake. It seems I always bypass those in the store because I get annoyed with the idea of having to peel them. But to turn them into something so warm and fun, well it might just be worth the effort. And those pancakes sound heavenly. Thanks for the great recipe!
I never would have thought to roast citrus! I’ve seen broiled grapefruit a lot up in the blog world, but never really relished the thought of warm fruit in anything but pie, haha! Might have to try it.
It’s now officially true. Roasting makes everything better. Love the nails!
Oooh…with some prosciutto on the side please!
that sounds incredible!
Your pictures are gorgeous :) I normally don’t like warm fruits (except in baked goods… :S weird .. I know) But I think I would LOVE these … and on top of pancakes?!?! These are happening …
Wow, I never would have thought of this. I’ve been enjoying lots of citrus and have just loved the colors. So many more selections of red available.
So brilliant! I roasted lemons to make sweet-salted preserved lemons a few years ago.. amazing how much juicier they become once roasted!
Joy, I think I need these photos framed in my kitchen – GORGEOUS!