Winter citrus is abundant in your market right now. Switch up your prep for my favorite…grapefruit. Liven up your brunch game and brûlée your grapefruit. The technique is the same that is used for my favorite dessert. Generously sprinkle sugar on top of the grapefruit and use a blow torch or broiler to create a caramelized finish.
Grapefruit Brûlée
1 grapefruit, cut in half and segmented
1 1/2 to 2 Tablespoons raw sugar
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. Place grapefruit, cut side down, on paper towels to dry for 5 minutes. Invert grapefruit and sprinkle 1 Tbsp. sugar evenly over exposed flesh of each grapefruit half. Using a kitchen torch**, heat sugar until melted and beginning to turn dark amber.
Alternatively, preheat broiler. Transfer grapefruit, cut side up, to a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Broil grapefruit, watching closely to prevent burning, until the sugar is melted and beginning to turn dark amber, about 8 minutes. Let grapefruit cool before serving.
**If you have a torch use it. The alternative broiling method works, however, it heats the whole grapefruit.
