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Brûléed Grapefruit
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Brûléed Grapefruit

Caramelized grapefruit halves, topped with demerara sugar for a simple yet decadent brûléed experience. Serve these for breakfast, brunch, and special occasions!  
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, French
Keyword Brûléed Grapefruit, carmelized grapefruit, grapefruit breakfast ideas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 170kcal
Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

  • 2 large Grapefruits halved
  • 1/2 cup Demerara Sugar
  • 1 small Lime, zested
  • 1/2 tsp Aleppo Pepper or cayenne

Instructions

  • Rinse your grapefruits and dry them.
  • Slice each grapefruit in half. Use a pairing knife to carve around each inside segment so the pieces can be easily scooped out with a spoon when serving.
  • Pat the tops of each grapefruit dry to absorbs some of the extra grapefruit juice.
  • Place the grapefruits onto a baking sheet. If they want to lean or roll slightly, you can trim a small part of the rind off the bottom to stabalize it.

For Broiling:

  • Preheat your broiler fully.
  • Place 2-3 tbsp of demerar sugar over the cut halves of the grapefruits only right before placing into the broiler.
  • Broil about 3-4 minutes and rotate your pan. Continue broiling for an additional 3-4 minutes or until they are bubbly and turning an amber color over the top.
  • Remove them from the broiler and let them cool to room temperature or place them in the fridge to cool faster.

For Torching:

  • Place 2 tbsp. over the top of a grapefruit and torch safely about and inch or so away from the sugar.
  • Slowly move the torch around the entire top of the grapefruit. You should see the sugar sizzle, bubble, and begin to darken.
  • After 30-60 sec you can stop and add another small layer of sugar over the top (I add about 1 more tbsp.) and then repeat the torching until the sugar is melted and the top is browned.

Garnishing:

  • Zest each grapefruit with the lime peel over the top and sprinkle a small amount of Aleppo pepper over the tops as well.
  • Serve with a spoon in a bowl with your favorite breakfast and brunch sides or by themselves!

Notes

You can use other forms of sugar (brown sugar, white sugar, or allulose). Do not use honey or maple syrup for this recipe. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1983IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg