Juicy, Tangy, and Bursting with Flavor: Irresist

Sweeten up your morning with this nifty way to prepare grapefruit! This is the only way my mother could convince me to eat my grapefruit, and I still eat it this way.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
18 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4grapefruit

  • 1tablespoonground cinnamon

  • 1tablespoonwhite sugar

  • 4teaspoonsbutter

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat your oven’s broiler.

  2. Cut the grapefruits in half, and use a small serrated knife to cut out the sections in the halves. Spoon the sections and juice into a bowl, then scrape out all of the remaining thick skins and pulp. Spoon the sections from the bowl back into the halves. This is best done one half at a time.

  3. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the top of each grapefruit half, adjusting as you see fit. Dot with butter. Place the halves on a cookie sheet.

  4. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and sugar is starting to turn brown.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories86
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
7%
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
15mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Total Sugars
13g
Protein
1g
Vitamin C
60mg
300%
Calcium
49mg
4%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
164mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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