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Broiled Grapefruit with brown sugar and ginger

March 22, 2010 by Joy the Baker 100 Comments

Broiled Grapefruit with brown sugar and ginger

I’ve learned a handful of things the twenty eight years I’ve been in the world.  Really just a handful of things… the rest I’m just making up as I go along.

One of the things I’ve learned:  serving someone a segmented grapefruit for breakfast has got to be one of the most loving things you can do.  It’s right up there with turning down the sheets or drawing someone a bath.  Real life romance.

I know… I know… it’s just a grapefruit, but if you’ve ever segmented a grapefruit for someone other than yourself than you know… it’s love.  No joke.

Broiled Grapefruit with brown sugar and ginger

Broiled Grapefruit with brown sugar and ginger

I don’t want to be chained to my measuring cups and teaspoons every time I step into my kitchen.

Sometime I just want to add some dashes and sprinkles… you know?  This recipe is not so much a recipe as it is suggestion.

Have you ever had a broiled grapefruit?  It’s like grapefruit creme brulee.  The brown sugar melts and browns beautifully and the flesh warms slightly.  Super simple and super delicious.

Broiled Grapefruit with brown sugar and ginger

So… I definitely ate this warm and straight out of the pan.

Broiled Grapefruit with brown sugar and ginger

serves 1

Print this Recipe!

1 grapefruit, cut in half and segmented with a grapefruit knife

2 to 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, you can eyeball it

a few generous sprinkles of ground ginger

Set the oven to broil and place a rack on the top shelf of the oven.  You want the grapefruit to be as close as possible to the broiler heat.

Halve and segment a grapefruit.  You may need to trim the bottoms of the grapefruit so it sits up straight.

Place in a broiler safe pan and sprinkle with brown sugar and ginger.  Place in the oven under the broiler.  Bake for 5 to  7 minutes, keeping an eye on it as it cooks.  Feel free to rotate the pan as the grapefruit browns.

Remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature.  Be sure to squeeze all the juice out when you’re done eating.  It’s the best part!

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  1. Kayla @ Fitter Than Choc

    March 29, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Yes, broiled grapefruits are heavenly! My favourite will have to be maple syrup + cinnamon. I have tried broiled grapefruits with honey and fresh ginger, and liked it too. I have yet to try this combination of yours, but from the looks of it, it must be totally lovely!

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  2. shirley

    April 11, 2010 at 8:09 am

    I have made this twice now…. its so tasty and beautiful too. thanks

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  3. Leah

    April 4, 2010 at 11:56 am

    Made this recipe this morning for me and my roommate. She was concerned when she saw me pulling citrus out of the oven, but she was converted once she got the first bite to her mouth. I made it with regular sugar and grated ginger since I just moved across states and haven’t fully stocked my pantry yet, but still amazing.

    I love reading your blog, I’ve not done much cooking or baking, but reading your blog is really inspiring me to make the effort! Keep up the great work!

    Reply
  4. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets

    April 1, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    Aw this reminds me of my best friend who peels grapefruit (yes, like an orange) and then removes the skin from each segment before daintily eating each piece with a sprinkle of sugar. I suppose that’s a sign that she loves herself 8). Anyway, I love grapefruit in all forms so this looks right up my alley.

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  5. David

    March 30, 2010 at 11:01 am

    dear joy,
    I made this today for me and mom for breakfast. It was so good and so easy i could have made a dosen of them! So good! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Shelly

    March 30, 2010 at 8:28 am

    OK…just made this and my 3-year old can’t get enough. Thanks for such a delicious approach to grapefruit!

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  7. Shelly

    March 29, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    YUM!!!!!

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  8. Beth

    March 29, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Yes,I show “love” everytime we have grapefruit….sectioning it for my husband. One thing that is a must in every grapefruit eating household is the grapefruit knife from Pampered Chef. It will cut your time in half and you can then “share the love” with your favorite (and spoiled) person. Love that recipe, but will try it with ginger.

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  9. Maria

    March 27, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    What a great idea! I usually don’t eat grapefruit (too tart) but the baking really mellowed out the flavor and I used honey instead of brown sugar- it rounded out the flavor and it was warm and sweet, and delicious! Thanks, Joy!

    Reply
  10. Michelle

    March 26, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    If only grapefruit wasn’t a no-no with my medication :( *sigh*

    Reply
  11. Alex

    March 26, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    So Yummy! Thanks for the idea

    Reply
  12. kate

    March 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm

    Just wanted to say that made me smile. DH is still amazed that I am willing to do it.

    Reply
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