I find it so interesting to read about trends and fads specifically as it pertains to dieting. As a person who’s never once been on a diet (to lose weight) reading about the trends of 80’s and 90’s dieting is humorous. Two big trends 30 years ago were cabbage soup and baked grapefruit. A friend of mine still lives by the cabbage soup diet to this day, and she hates every bite. Although some may consider grapefruit to be some life-altering citrus fruit, to me it’s merely a tasty + healthy snack.
Baked Grapefruit with Brown Sugar and Mint
The first time I ever tried baked grapefruit was during brunch at The Edison, here in Houston. Their brulee’d Texas Grapefruit legit changed my life. It’s honestly the inspiration for this non-recipe, recipe. This recipe is possibly the easiest thing you’ll ever make because there’s really no measuring or ton of ingredients. All you need is a sweet and juicy grapefruit ( I suggest Winter Sweetz Texas Red Grapefruits) brown sugar, cinnamon, and mint. Feel free to substitute your favorite sweeter here – honey, agave, date or maple syrup work just as well.
My husband was a big fan of these, but he is also a health-conscious, purest. How do you like your grapefruit? Although, this Baked Grapefruit with Brown Sugar and Mint recipes is oh-so-delicious a nice glass of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice may also hit that sweet spot! In addition to being my new favorite citrus fruit, I was elated to learn about the health benefits of grapefruit.
Baked Grapefruit with Brown Sugar and Mint
Start or end your day with this super simple Baked Grapefruit recipe. This sweet treat is topped with a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon and baked for 15 minutes. Once cooled, fresh mint is sprinkled about for a bit of added freshness.
- 2 Winter Sweetz Texas Red Grapefruit
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Fresh mint (finely chopped)
- Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix Cinnamon and Brown sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cut the grapefruit in half and discard any large seeds. Using a small paring knife, cut between the flesh and the membrane to loosen the sections. Then place the grapefruit cut side-up in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle each half with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Transfer the baking dish to your pre-heated oven and bake the grapefruit for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the grapefruit cool for about 2-3 minutes.
- Then top each half with a sprinkle of fresh mint and enjoy.
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