Rose Water Broiled Grapefruit

In my opinion, Saturdays and Sundays are made for slow mornings and fun breakfasts – or rather, breakfasts that break the weekday norm (the usual yogurt + granola, oats, etc.). Each weekend morning, I usually make eggs, toast of some sort, and something sweet – usually fruit. Lately, I’ve been taking advantage of winter citrus. Side note: I have been trying to get back into the routine of going to the gym, and weekends feel like the easiest time to go, but I just can’t let go of my beloved weekend morning routine…

The first time I had broiled grapefruit was at a bed and breakfast in the mountains in North Carolina. Overall, the breakfast was super disappointing, but the broiled grapefruit blew my mind. With a caramelized sugar-y top, it was juicy and warm yet still slightly cool on the inside. Simply amazing. Fast forward a couple years later, I had a martini with grapefruit and rose water that I completely fell in love with. Light bulb moment for me. This sweet and simple breakfast treat is a combo of those 2 perfect grapefruit-centered items.

Rose Water Broiled Grapefruit

 

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Prep time

1 min

Cook time

4 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

Grapefruit halves spiked with rose water and broiled with brown sugar and butter make the perfect breakfast treat!

Author: thyme & toast

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 grapefruits, chilled
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• 1 tablespoon melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil
• ¼ cup lightly packed light brown sugar
• optional: 2 tablespoons crushed pistachios, ricotta

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven on broil.
2. Slice the grapefruits in half and using a small knife, cut to loosen the grapefruit segments (and carefully cut around the grapefruit to loosen from the peel, making it easier to eat). Place each half upright on a baking sheet and add ¼ teaspoon of rose water to each grapefruit half, letting it soak in.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and brown sugar. Divide evenly among the tops of the grapefruit halves.
4. Place the baking sheet with the grapefruits in the oven, about 4 inches from the heat source. Broil for about 3-4 minutes, until the sugar is bubbly and the top begins to brown.
5. Transfer each half to a plate (or on a tray, if serving). Top with ricotta and crushed pistachios, if desired.

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