Grapefruit Brûlée

Serves: 3

Terry Wiza

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

41

Spice

52

Sweetness

44

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 tbsps

Raw Sugar

Directions:

1

Trim 1/4"-1/2" of peel from bottom of each grapefruit half to stabilize the fruit and prevent it from rocking back and forth

2

Place grapefruit, cut side down, on paper towels to dry for 5 minutes

3

Invert grapefruit and sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar evenly over exposed flesh of each grapefruit half

4

Using a kitchen torch, heat sugar until melted and beginning to turn dark amber

5

Alternatively, preheat broiler

6

Transfer grapefruit, cut side up, to a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil

7

Broil grapefruit, watching closely to prevent burning, until the sugar is melted and beginning to turn dark amber, about 8 minutes

8

Let grapefruit cool before serving

9

Trim 1/4"-1/2" of peel from bottom of each grapefruit half to stabilize the fruit and prevent it from rocking back and forth

10

Place grapefruit, cut side down, on paper towels to dry for 5 minutes

11

Invert grapefruit and sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar evenly over exposed flesh of each grapefruit half

12

Using a kitchen torch, heat sugar until melted and beginning to turn dark amber

13

Alternatively, preheat broiler

14

Transfer grapefruit, cut side up, to a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil

15

Broil grapefruit, watching closely to prevent burning, until the sugar is melted and beginning to turn dark amber, about 8 minutes

16

Let grapefruit cool before serving