Caramelized Grapefruit Recipes

CARAMELIZED GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Coat grapefruit segments with remaining sugar. Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; cook grapefruit over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, onions, avocado and bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. , Divide salad among four serving plates. Top with grapefruit and pecans; sprinkle with pepper.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• For the caramelized onions: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice and honey. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• For the salad: Peel and trim the ends from each grapefruit. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments and add them to a large salad bowl. Add the lettuce, fennel, cucumber, scallions, and thyme.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Arrange the caramelized onions on top and serve.

CARAMELIZED GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to broil. Slice a grapefruit in half then sprinkle both halves with sugar. Place in a baking dish and put it on the middle rack to broil. Watch it very carefully so it doesn't burn. Remove it from the oven once the sugar has caramelized, about 2-3 minutes. Eat immediately. Enjoy :)
• 2. (Side Note: Put a thicker layer of sugar on each half if you want a really caramelized crust)
• 3. you may also want to try to broil Ruby Red grapefruits without sugar, delicious either way :)

BRULEED GRAPEFRUIT HACK

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.

CARAMELIZED GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• Heat broiler with rack set 4 inches from heat. With a paring knife, loosen grapefruit segments from membranes and pith.
• Sprinkle grapefruit with sugar and cinnamon. Broil on a baking sheet until tops are slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Top with yogurt, and garnish with more cinnamon.

CARAMELIZED GRAPEFRUIT CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 175 degrees. Line two baking pans with Silpats. With a very sharp knife, slice grapefruit into 1/16-inch-thick slices. Place slices on prepared baking pans.
• Place confectioners' sugar in a strainer; sprinkle over grapefruit. Turn chips over, and coat with remaining sugar. Bake until chips glisten and have a syrupy coating, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Remove baking pans from oven; with tongs, turn chips over. Return baking pans to oven, rotating shelves. Cook until lightly golden and crispy, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Transfer chips to rack to cool and harden.