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grapefruit brulee with blackberry garnish and mint

Bruleed Grapefruit

Jami Powell
Culinary butane torches are so much fun! Okay, safety alert... You do have to use them responsibly. Is this Bruleed Grapefruit not the most beautiful thing you've ever seen? Caramelized sugar tops this citrusy, sweet grapefruit to bring you an elegant brunch idea for entertaining. Who wouldn't like a hard candy topping on their fruit?
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Bruleed Grapefruit

  • 1 large Red grapefruit
  • 2 teaspoon Sugar

Garnish

  • 5 qty Blackberries
  • 1 qty Mint leave

Instructions
 

  • Cut the grapefruit in half crosswise. Using a knife, loosen each section.
  • Sprinkle sugar generously over the top of each half. Make sure the grapefruit is stable (See *notes below).
  • Following package instructions and safety guidelines, use a culinary butane torch to caramelize the topping until it is hardened. Alternatively, you can use the broil method (see instructions above).
  • Serve immediately. Garnish with a mint leaf and blackberries (optional).

Notes

Storage Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days. 
Freeze This dish is not freezer friendly.
Substitutions Swap out your fruit for vegetables. For Thanksgiving, we made a beautiful Bruleed Butternut Squash.
Nutrition The provided nutrition information is only an estimate.
Top Tips 
  • Cutting the grapefruit into sections prior to caramelizing the sugar is optional, but it does make it easier to eat.
  • The grapefruit can be chilled, but the hard candy topping will be crunchier if served immediately.
  • A grapefruit spoon should be used to remove the inner segments between the membrane.
  • Be sure to read all of the safety requirements carefully if using a culinary butane torch. It is a fun tool, but it can be a fire hazard if not used properly.
  • If using a butane torch, cut off a small part of the outer peel (on the bottom) so that it sits on a flat surface. 
Keyword brulee, grapefruit
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