Broiled grapefruit with brown sugar

Broiled grapefruit with brown sugar recipe videos

Broiled grapefruit with brown sugar is a simple, warm breakfast or dessert where grapefruit halves are topped with brown sugar and briefly broiled until the sugar caramelizes. The classic recipe typically includes just grapefruit, brown sugar, and sometimes a pinch of cinnamon or a small pat of butter. This dish is a popular American breakfast staple, particularly associated with mid-20th century dining and brunch culture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the fruit's natural sugars and the added brown sugar, with negligible fat and protein. A single serving provides a good amount of vitamin C and some fiber, with a rough calorie ballpark of 100-150 calories per grapefruit half, depending on the amount of sugar used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	80 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	0.2 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	0 mg
Vitamin C	38 mg
Vitamin A	1200 IU
Potassium	160 mg
Folate	16 mcg
Thiamin	0.05 mg
Calcium	25 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Pantothenic Acid	0.3 mg

Per 1/2 grapefruit (154 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, broiled grapefruit represents a nostalgic, retro approach to breakfast, often seen as a 'light' or 'diet-conscious' choice from past decades. Nutritionally, the broiling process creates a delightful contrast between the warm, caramelized sugar topping and the cool, tart citrus beneath, making it a unique sensory experience.