Name: Brown Sugar Broiled Grapefruit
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 red or pink grapefruit; 8 teaspoons packed light brown sugar; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom; 2 teaspoons melted butter; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract

Brown Sugar Broiled Grapefruit

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Grapefruit for dessert? Why not! In this broiled grapefruit recipe, grapefruit halves are topped with spiced brown sugar, caramelized under the broiler then topped with a dollop of vanilla-infused whipped cream.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, 1/2 grapefruit each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Gluten-Free Low Sodium Healthy Immunity

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Ingredients

2 red or pink grapefruit
8 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
2 teaspoons melted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Position oven rack about 3 inches from the heat source; preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Cut each grapefruit in half, then trim a thin slice off the bottom so it sits level. With a paring knife or grapefruit knife, cut around each segment; remove any seeds. Place the grapefruit halves on the prepared baking sheet. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon (or cardamom) in a small bowl. Brush each grapefruit half with butter, then sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of the sugar mixture.
Broil the grapefruit, watching carefully and rotating the pan front to back once halfway through, until the tops are bubbling and golden brown, 7 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat cream in a small bowl until stiff. Beat in yogurt, granulated sugar and vanilla just until combined. Serve each grapefruit topped with a heaping tablespoon of the vanilla cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138	Calories
5g	Fat
24g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 grapefruit
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 19g
Added Sugars 10g	20%
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Vitamin A 1584IU	32%
Vitamin C 38mg	43%
Folate 17mcg	4%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 0mg	1%
Magnesium 13mg	3%
Potassium 186mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.