broiled grapefruit (pg 101)

recipe

2 large pink or red grapefruit, halved, at room temperature
3 T brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp flour
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
1/8 tsp cinnamon
2 T butter, room temp

method

heat broiler. section each grapefruit half by cutting between the rind and the pulp and between each membrane. combine remaining ingredients. distribute mixture among the four grapefruit halves, smearing it on the cut side of each. broil until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. serve immediately. serves 4.

thoughts

a wonderful, quick "special" breakfast. from moment of--we should make the broiled grapefruit to uhhhh, soooo good was probably about 20 minutes. and, most of that time was spent fighting the not room temperature butter. two recommendations: slice a bit of the bottom off the grapefruit so it stands level and line the pan with aluminum foil (clean-up isn't too difficult, we just soaked it a bit, but it would make it much easier).