Top grapefruit slices with a little butter and brown sugar and run them under the broiler for an easy, healthy dessert.

Servings: 6 servings, 2 slices each
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Healthy Weight, Low Sodium, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat Fat, Low Calorie


Ingredients:

Grapefruit Brulee
3 large pink or ruby-red grapefruit
6 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter , cut into tiny pieces
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg


Steps:

1: Position oven rack about 5 inches from broiler; preheat broiler.

2: Cut the rind and pith off each grapefruit with a sharp knife. Cut each fruit into 4 rounds, about 1/2 inch thick.

3: Place the slices in a large baking pan. Top each with some brown sugar, dot with butter and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg.

4: Broil the grapefruit until bubbling and starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle pan juices over each serving.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 121
Carbohydrates - 27
Fat - 2
Saturated Fat - 1
Monounsaturated Fat - 0
Protein - 1
Cholesterol - 5
Dietary Fiber - 2
Potassium - 185
Sodium - 4
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin C (60% daily value), Vitamin A (30% dv).

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