Broiled Grapefruit Recipe (Week 49, 52 New Foods) December 17 2012, 5 Comments

broiled grapefruit recipe


This deliciously simple broiled grapefruit recipe adds a flavorful twist to your table: a sweet and juicy treat without a drop of refined sugar.

Grapefruit is one of my favorite winter fruits. Slicing it open, I could swear I hear it call out, “Wake up, the day is here!” For some kids, the flavor can be a bit overpowering. My daughter loves the bright spray of citrus on her palette, but my son prefers a mellower flavor, which is exactly what broiling a grapefruit achieves. Delicately dressed with a touch of agave and a sprinkle of cinnamon and ginger, this broiled grapefruit recipe is one we’re adding to our list of ultra-easy, family favorites.

Broiled Grapefruit with Agave and Cinnamon

Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 3 to 5 minutes
Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

broiled grapefruit recipe ingredients


2 grapefruits, halved
4 tsp agave
A few pinches of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Wash the grapefruit and cut it in half. Using a small paring knife, cut around the outside of the grapefruit.  

broiled grapefruit recipe step 1


2. Top each grapefruit half with a teaspoon of agave, spreading gently over the fruit with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon (I added a little ginger too).

broiled grapefruit recipe step 2


3. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tops are slightly browned.

broiled grapefruit recipe


* Have you tried broiled grapefruit? What is your favorite way to enjoy this delicious winter fruit?

Craving more easy recipes to try? Catch up on last week’s recipe: Mini apple pear crisp.

About the author: Jennifer Tyler Lee is a mom of two children and the creator of Crunch a Color® -- the award-winning nutrition games that make healthy eating fun. Like most parents, she struggled to get her kids to eat healthy, balanced meals, so she decided to make it into a healthy eating game and she’s giving back to support non-profit kids’ nutrition programs. Winner of the Dr. Toy and Parent Tested, Parent Approved awards, Crunch a Color® has been featured by Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, Laurie David’s Family Dinner, Kiwi Magazine, Dr. Greene, and Yum Food & Fun For Kids, among many others, as a simple, fun and playful way to get kids to eat healthy and try new foods. Jennifer’s passion is making mealtime fun, easy and healthy for busy families. Her easy recipes, quick tips, and new food adventures are regularly featured at Pottery Barn Kids, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, The Huffington Post, and on her weekly recipe blog at crunchacolor.com.