Bruleed Grapefruit Recipes

Steps:

• Halve the grapefruit crosswise. Using a paring knife, cut between sections of the grapefruit so it is easier to eat once caramelized. Pat the surface dry with a paper towel.
• Sprinkle the coconut sugar in an even layer on each grapefruit half. Place one grapefruit half sugar-side up on the bottom of an overturned bowl.
• Preheat a nonstick skillet over high heat. (Do not add oil to the skillet.) Once the skillet starts to smoke, turn off the heat and place the hot skillet, nonstick-side down, on the sugared part of the grapefruit half on the bowl. Allow the skillet to stop sizzling before removing the skillet, about 1 minute. Repeat the process with the second grapefruit half.
• Remove the skillet and allow the grapefruit to cool slightly.

Steps:

• Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heating element. Sprinkle grapefruit halves with sugar, dividing evenly. Broil until sugar is melted and browned in spots, about 5 minutes. (Or brulee with a kitchen torch.) Sprinkle with nutmeg; serve.

Steps:

• Special Equipment: Blowtorch
• Halve each grapefruit crosswise, and cut a thin slice off the bottom of each half to stabilize the pieces. Remove all seeds from the grapefruit, and loosen the segments with a paring knife.
• Sprinkle each half evenly with the sugar. Using a blowtorch, melt the sugar to form a golden brown and crispy surface. Sprinkle the hot sugar with the salt, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat broiler, with rack in lowest position. Put the egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat on medium speed until frothy, about 30 seconds. Raise speed to high, and add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until incorporated. Continue to beat until the egg whites hold stiff (but not dry) peaks, about 3 minutes.
• Place grapefruit halves, cut sides down, on a large plate; let drain 2 minutes. Invert, and carefully cut between membranes to loosen segments completely. Spoon one-quarter of meringue onto each half, using the spoon to create swirls and peaks. Transfer to a baking pan. Broil, checking frequently, until meringues are browned, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.Note: The eggs in this dish will not be fully cooked, so it should not be prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised.

Steps:

• Preheat your oven's broiler.
• Cut the grapefruits in half, and use a small serrated knife to cut out the sections in the halves. Spoon the sections and juice into a bowl, then scrape out all of the remaining thick skins and pulp. Spoon the sections from the bowl back into the halves. This is best done one half at a time.
• Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the top of each grapefruit half, adjusting as you see fit. Dot with butter. Place the halves on a cookie sheet.
• Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and sugar is starting to turn brown.

Steps:

• 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 tablespoon 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.