Sweet Baked Breakfast Grapefruit (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 grapefruits, cut in half
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1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Pinch of flaky sea salt (preferably Maldon)
# Instructions:
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Decide whether to bake (for softer, thoroughly warmed fruit) or broil (for a quicker preparation with charred tops and firmer fruit).
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For baking, heat oven to 400°F. For broiling, set broiler to high.
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Slice a small piece off the bottom of each grapefruit half to prevent wobbling. Cut around the fruit sections to loosen them, then place halves on a baking sheet.
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Sprinkle each grapefruit half with a tablespoon of brown sugar and a dusting of cinnamon.
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For broiling: place under broiler for 6-8 minutes until sugar melts. For baking: cook at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.
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Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve either warm or cold, according to preference.
# Notes:
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Baking grapefruit transforms its naturally tart flavor into something sweeter and more mellow. The longer you cook it, the milder it becomes.
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Feel free to substitute brown sugar with white sugar, honey, or maple syrup for different flavor profiles.
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The addition of flaky sea salt not only enhances sweetness and balances bitterness, but also adds a pleasant crunch.