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Broiled Grapefruit

A few minutes under the broiler turns tart grapefruit into a warm, caramelized breakfast. With just three ingredients, it is the easiest way to feel fancy on a weekday morning.

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
Serves
2
Skill
Easy
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Broiled grapefruit half with a browned spiced surface on a dark plate
Plated broiled grapefruit beside a potted herb plant

Method

  1. Prep the oven

    Move the oven rack so the top of the grapefruit will be 2-3 inches from the broiler, then set the broiler to high.

  2. Prep (3 min)

    Cut the grapefruit in half across the middle. If you like, run a paring knife around the edges and between the segments to loosen them.

  3. Top (1 min)

    Drizzle each half with honey and dust with cinnamon.

  4. Broil (7 min)

    Set the halves in the muffin tin and broil for about 7 minutes. Safety: the broiler works fast. Stay close and check every couple of minutes. If the honey starts to burn, lower the rack.

    Ready whenThe top is bubbling and golden brown at the edges.

  5. Serve

    Serve hot with a spoon, alongside Greek yogurt or a spinach and mushroom frittata.

Make it cheffy

Finish with flaky salt and fresh mint

How

Right after broiling, add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt and a few torn mint leaves.

Why

Salt tames the bitterness of grapefruit and makes the honey taste sweeter.

Swaps

  • Honey → maple syrup or brown sugar.
  • Cinnamon → a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom.

Make ahead & storage

Make ahead

Best made fresh.

Storage

Best eaten right away.

Macros per serving

Estimate
Calories
about 85
Protein
about 1 g
Carbs
about 22 g
Fat
about 0 g

Per serving, based on 2 servings (½ grapefruit each).

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