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Baked grapefruit is a super easy, tasty and healthy breakfast or dessert that takes only minutes to prepare.
I'm a big grapefruitovor. I eat grapefruit all the time for breakfast, snack + "dessert" all year round. Most of the time I'll eat them plain, simply cut in half with no sugar but baked grapefruit is perfect for when I want a little change.
Now, you might be asking yourself...
Why would you bake grapefruit?
Well, because it makes it sweeter and juicier! And with the addition of maple syrup and cinnamon, it just brings the fruit to the next level of deliciousness!
If you've never had baked grapefruit before, you're in for a treat, I'm tellin' ya.
How to make baked grapefruit – step by step
It's so easy you can hardly call this arecipe! But let me show you how it's done anyway 🙂
Trim a thin slice off the bottom of each side of the grapefruit so it sits level(step 1).It's an optional step but the maple syrup will be less likely to drip over the sides.
Then cut the grapefruits in half and discard any large seeds(step 2)
Cut each half into segments(step 3),then place on a lined baking sheet(step 4)
Drizzle each half with one teaspoon of maple syrup(step 5) and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon each(step 6).
Bake at 400C/200C degrees for 16-17 minutes until beautifully golden and juicy!
A few tips and substitutions to make baked grapefruit:
- For this recipe, you can use any type of grapefruits: white, red or pink
- Instead of maple syrup, try making them with honey, coconut sugar or brown sugar too!
- Serve these baked grapefruits with yogurt, or even whipped cream(dairy or coconut)for a treat!
Enjoy!
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5 from 5 votes
Baked Grapefruit with Maple Syrup and Cinnamon
CourseBreakfast, Dessert, Snack
CuisineAmerican
Keyword#breakfastrecipe, #easybreakfast, #easyrecipe, #fruitrecipe, #grapefruitrecipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 4 halves
Calories 72 kcal
Ingredients
- 2grapefruitswhite, red or pink
- 4tspmaple syrup
- 1tspcinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F / 200C degrees. Line a rimed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Halve grapefruits and remove visible seeds. Cut the flesh into segments with a small pairing knife.Arrange on baking sheet.
Drizzle each half with 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, then sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon.
Bake for 16-17 minutes or until golden and juicy. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Other sweeteners you can use:
- honey
- coconut sugar
- brown sugar
You can serve it with yogurt or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Grapefruit with Maple Syrup and Cinnamon
Amount Per Serving (1 grapefruit half)
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
Potassium 181mg5%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 12g13%
Vitamin A 1415IU28%
Vitamin C 38.4mg47%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
More breakfast recipes you might like:
- Healthy Banana Split with Chocolate Sauce
- Date, Cashew and Honey Granola
- Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
- Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
UPDATE NOTE:This post was originally published onMarch 11, 2013and republished in October 2018 with an updated recipe, new photos and more tips.
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Comments
Pari
This looks so good! I love grapefruit. Putting this on my list of things to try.
Marie
Oh thank you 🙂 i loooove grapefruits too!
Lauren
These are so good! I tried broiling the grapefruit first and I didn't like how it was still room temperature through the bottom half of the grapefruit. Not an issue with this recipe! I'm actually not a huge fan of grapefruit but this is a great way for me to prepare them and really enjoy them!!
Marie
Yay I'm glad you liked them! But, quick question, how can you not like grapefruits?? haha just kidding
Nicole
I love this grapefruit idea looks delicious too.
Thanks for sharing your talentBill Salter
Just to clarify: you don't eat the rind also, right?
marie
No just the flesh 🙂
Jacqueline Debono
I love this idea and am dying go and buy some grapefruit and try it! Beautiful photos too!
Marie
Thank you Jacqueline!
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites
What a great idea! I love grapefruit but have never thought to bake it..or put cinnamon on it before! Yum!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Ooooh nice! I'm not a huge fan of fresh grapefruit, but this sounds like it would mellow the acidity quite a lot. Will definitely try this!
Julia
I so trying this the next time I buy grapefruit! What a great idea! 🙂
Suzy
I grew up eating lots of grapefruit! Love this tasty twist!
Lauri
I just ordered a whole box of grapefruit for a fundraiser. I do every fall. Can't wait too try this. Thanks Marie:)
Marie
Grapefruit galore! Hope you'll love this recipe Lauri 🙂
Jett Tritton
i want to Grapefruit ..
Marie
Knock yourself out! lol
Grace
This was my first time making this and it was a little weird eating a grapefruit warm instead of cold, but it turned out pretty good! 🙂
Marie
We're not that used to eating warm grapefruit, aren't we! I'm glad you tried and enjoy it Grace! 🙂
Jeff the Chef
That's really interesting. I've never heard of baked grapefruit. I love grapefruit. I've never thought of putting cinnamon on grapefruit. Cool!
Marie
I was surprised the first time I heard about it, too! It's a really nice change on the "classic" 😉
Royal E Punjab
I just ordered a whole box of grapefruit for a fundraiser. looking a nice one.
Selma
Can I do several at one time and freeze them for later.?
Marie
Hi Selma. I don't think freezing works for these 🙂
