Description
This Grand Marnier Broiled Grapefruit recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet, citrusy, and boozy flavors. Ruby Red grapefruit halves are infused with Grand Marnier, topped with butter and brown sugar, then broiled to a golden bubbly finish, creating a perfect balance of caramelized sweetness and fresh citrus brightness. A refreshing mint garnish completes this elegant and simple dessert or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Grapefruit
- 2 Ruby Red Grapefruit
Toppings & Flavorings
- Butter, to taste (about 4 teaspoons total, 2 teaspoons per half)
- Brown Sugar, to taste (approximately 2 teaspoons per half)
- Grand Marnier, to taste (about 1 teaspoon per half)
- Fresh Mint, for garnish, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Set your oven broiler to high to prepare for caramelizing the grapefruit.
- Prepare Grapefruit: Cut each Ruby Red grapefruit in half. Using a paring knife, carefully cut around the edge of each half and segment the inside flesh to create grooves that will absorb the flavors better.
- Add Flavorings: Place grapefruit halves cut side up in a baking dish. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of Grand Marnier over each half. Place two small pads of butter on each half, then sprinkle generously with brown sugar.
- Broil: Position the baking dish under the broiler and cook for approximately 7 minutes, or until the sugar is bubbly and golden brown, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove the grapefruit from the oven and serve warm in a bowl. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing contrast and savor every delicious drop.
Notes
- Use ruby red grapefruit for its natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Monitor closely while broiling to avoid burning the sugar.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar and Grand Marnier according to your sweetness and alcohol preference.
- Fresh mint garnish adds a cooling effect that balances the warm, sweet grapefruit perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grand Marnier, Broiled Grapefruit, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Caramelized Grapefruit, Citrus Dessert, Easy Broiled Fruit
