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 1x
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?
The recipe instructs you to 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?
The recipe uses strawberry jam (1 tsp per half) but the article encourages experimenting with “different jams, some simple spices, or whatever else comes to mind” every time you make it. The notes also suggest adding cinnamon or nutmeg as a twist — the 1 tsp brown sugar quantity stays constant regardless of which jam you choose. 
