A refreshing dessert of intensified flavors and warm flesh of a baked grapefruit. Four-years ago I had my first baked grapefruit, as a snack with tea, at a Roebling Tea Room in Brooklyn. It was citrusy and sweet on my palate as it lit up my mind with wonder of the genius behind this dish. I have seen baked grapefruit popping up in more places since I had my first encounter but because it is so easy to make, why not just have it whenever I want? My best friend Bianca, being as in-tune as she is with me, showed up to my house one evening with ingredients in hand to make baked grapefruit. It was a dessert snack that hit the spot! This dish could be a dessert, a Sunday Funday breakfast, or a snack. Switch it up each time you make it too! Different jams, some simple spices, or whatever else comes to mind.
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Flavor Match Maker -Baked Grapefruit
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
Description
A refreshing dessert of intensified flavors and warm flesh of a baked grapefruit, perfect as a dessert, breakfast, or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp strawberry jam (or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Cut the grapefruit in half. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut along the pith and in-between the slices to loosen the fruit, making it easier to eat once baked.
- Place each grapefruit half on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Sprinkle half a tsp of brown sugar over each grapefruit half.
- Spread half a tsp of strawberry jam on top of the brown sugar on each half.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and the edges are slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different jams or add a sprinkle of spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a twist.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- This dish can be enjoyed as a dessert, a breakfast treat, or a snack.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe call for cutting along the pith and between the slices before baking?
I use a sharp knife to cut along the pith and between the slices before adding the sugar and jam. This pre-scoring loosens the segments so the grapefruit is easy to eat with a spoon straight from the skin once it comes out of the 400°F oven — without it, the hot, softened flesh would be difficult to extract cleanly.
Do I have to use strawberry jam, or can I vary it?
I use strawberry jam (1 tsp per half), but I encourage experimenting with different jams, some simple spices, or whatever else comes to mind every time you make it. Cinnamon or nutmeg work great as a twist — the 1 tsp brown sugar quantity stays constant regardless of which jam you choose.
First time i ever tried baked grapefruit. Put a little brown sugar on top before broiling. Turned out to be a really nice light dessert