Grapefruit for dessert? Why not! In this broiled grapefruit recipe, grapefruit halves are topped with spiced brown sugar, caramelized under the broiler then topped with a dollop of vanilla-infused whipped cream.
Updated on April 22, 2024
Yield:
4 servings, 1/2 grapefruit each
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Ingredients
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2 red or pink grapefruit
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8 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
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2 teaspoons melted butter
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Position oven rack about 3 inches from the heat source; preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
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Cut each grapefruit in half, then trim a thin slice off the bottom so it sits level. With a paring knife or grapefruit knife, cut around each segment; remove any seeds. Place the grapefruit halves on the prepared baking sheet. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon (or cardamom) in a small bowl. Brush each grapefruit half with butter, then sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of the sugar mixture.
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Broil the grapefruit, watching carefully and rotating the pan front to back once halfway through, until the tops are bubbling and golden brown, 7 to 12 minutes.
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Meanwhile, beat cream in a small bowl until stiff. Beat in yogurt, granulated sugar and vanilla just until combined. Serve each grapefruit topped with a heaping tablespoon of the vanilla cream.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2013
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 138 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 |
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Serving Size 1/2 grapefruit |
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Calories 138 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Carbohydrate 24g |
9% |
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Dietary Fiber 2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars 19g |
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Added Sugars 10g |
20% |
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Protein 2g |
4% |
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Total Fat 5g |
6% |
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Saturated Fat 3g |
15% |
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Cholesterol 15mg |
5% |
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Vitamin A 1584IU |
32% |
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Vitamin C 38mg |
43% |
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Folate 17mcg |
4% |
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Sodium 8mg |
0% |
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Calcium 47mg |
4% |
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Iron 0mg |
1% |
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Magnesium 13mg |
3% |
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Potassium 186mg |
4% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
