Description
Warm Baked Grapefruit with a hint of honey and spice is a simple, bright breakfast. Discover my personal tips for this easy, sunny morning treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Ingredients:
- 1 large grapefruit (Ruby Red or Pink preferred)
- Sweeteners & Spices:
- 2 tbsp honey (plus more to taste)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 small pats unsalted butter (optional)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- Finishing Touches:
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Grapefruit:: First things first, grab your grapefruit and a sharp knife. Slice it in half horizontally. This part always feels a bit like surgery, but you want nice, clean halves. Then, using a small, sharp paring knife, carefully cut around each segment, separating the flesh from the membrane. Don’t go too deep or you’ll lose all the juicy bits! I usually forget to do this step thoroughly and end up wrestling with my spoon at the breakfast table, so take your time here. You want those segments to be easy to scoop out later.
- Arrange and Sweeten the Baked Grapefruit:: Place your grapefruit halves cut-side up in a small baking dish. A pie plate works wonders, or even individual ramekins if you’re feeling fancy. Now, drizzle about a tablespoon of honey over each half. Don’t be shy, but don’t drown it either. This is where the magic starts to happen! Sometimes I accidentally pour too much and it gets sticky everywhere, but hey, that’s just more flavor, right? You can also add a small pat of butter on top of each half if you’re using it.
- Add Your Spices:: Next up, a generous sprinkle of cinnamon over each honey-drizzled grapefruit half. Oh, the smell already! It’s that warm, comforting aroma that promises a good morning. If you’re adding brown sugar, now’s the time for a light sprinkle too. This is where you can totally play around – maybe a tiny bit more cinnamon if you’re a spice fiend like me. I didn’t expect how much this simple spice could elevate the whole dish, honestly.
- Time to Bake Your Grapefruit:: Pop that baking dish into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Let it bake for about 15-20 minutes. You’re looking for the grapefruit to be warm through, slightly softened, and the honey-butter mixture to be bubbling and caramelized around the edges. Keep an eye on it; ovens can be quirky! The first time, I overbaked it a little and the edges got a bit too dark, but it was still tasty, just a little more ‘toasted’.
- Broil for a Golden Finish:: If you want that gorgeous, slightly charred, caramelized top, switch your oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes. Keep a hawk’s eye on it, seriously! Things can go from perfectly golden to burnt in a blink. This step is optional, but it gives the Baked Grapefruit that extra visual appeal and a lovely texture. I once got distracted by my cat and almost torched them, so learn from my mistakes!
- Serve Your Warm Baked Grapefruit:: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. The grapefruit will be hot, so use oven mitts! Let them cool for just a minute or two – they’re even better warm, not scorching. If you’re feeling extra, a tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt right before serving makes the flavors sing. The kitchen always smells amazing after this, like a little spa for your nose. Enjoy this bright, tangy, sweet treat!