If you’ve only ever had grapefruits raw, you are missing out! Broiling not only brings out so much natural flavor goodness but the warmth and caramelization take them to another level. To be honest we grew up dowsing grapefruit in refined sugar (embarrassing!) but this recipe is our grown-up nod to our childhood favorite. This recipe is simple with just 4 ingredients, grapefruits and honey, cinnamon and lemon zest to enhance the flavor.
Grapefruits are a low-calorie fruit and packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that aid in keeping your heart functioning properly. They also contain a lot of water which helps keep you hydrated. We also added cinnamon, one of our favorite spices, for its flavor AND heart-healthy benefits. Cinnamon is anti-inflammatory and can help to lower “bad” cholesterol levels.
To sweeten this tangy fruit dish we used honey. It’s another antioxidant-rich ingredient that can help lower blood pressure. Once you have cut the grapefruits in half and loosened each section of fruit with a knife top with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon before placing on a lined baking sheet and setting under the broiler. It just takes a few minutes so keep a watchful eye so that they don’t burn! The grapefruits will get super soft and the honey and cinnamon will carmelize. Remove from the oven and top with more cinnamon and honey if you’d like before serving. We also like to add a little lemon zest for an extra zip of flavor!
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You could also top these Broiled Grapefruits with Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt) and our Heart Healthy Granola for added crunch!
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Broiled Grapefruit
Ingredients
- 2 grapefruit
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Set oven to broil and move the rack to the top of the oven.
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Cut the grapefruits in half lengthwise. Loosen each section with a knife by cutting around all of the edges.
- Place the grapefruit cut side up on the baking sheet. If they do not sit flat cut a little off of the bottom to make a flat surface.
- Top each half with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Place on the top rack and cook for about 5 minutes or until the tops get slightly caramelized.
- Remove and sprinkle with lemon zest and serve immediately
