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Broiled Grapefruit with Maple Sugar and Fresh Mint

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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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8 servings
Category
Fruit
Course
Breakfast & Brunches
Special Considerations
Low Fat
Sources
Yankee Magazine

Grapefruit is delicious on its own—but kick it up a big notch by broiling it with a little sugar, then top with fresh mint. Breakfast simplicity at its finest.

Ingredients
4 large grapefruit
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup granulated maple or white sugar

Instructions

Preheat your broiler to high. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Cut a thin slice of rind (don’t cut into fruit) off each end of grapefruit so that halves will lie flat. Cut grapefruits in half.

Place halves, cut sides up, on sheet pan. Cover with maple sugar. Cook 3-4 inches from broiler, until sugar has melted and begins to bubble. Watch it closely, as sugar burns easily. Remove from broiler, top with mint, and serve.

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Comments

<span>Jake</span> Sat, 01/18/2025 - 11:44
I'm on medication that does not allow me to eat grapefruit. Can another citrus fruit be substituted?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Tue, 01/21/2025 - 15:41

Hi, Jake. The sugar on top of the grapefruit helps to cut its tartness. You could use the same recipe with another citrus fruit, such as oranges, however you will be pairing already sweet with sweet. But certainly feel free to experiment!