Grapefruit Brulée

Preparation

1. Position oven rack about 5 inches from broiler; preheat broiler.
2. Slice the stem end and opposite end off each grapefruit. Stand the grapefruit, one cut-end down, on a work surface. Cut off the rind and pith with a sharp knife, making sure to remove all the white pith.
3. Cut each fruit into 4 rounds, about 1/2 inch thick, by making slices parallel to the ones you made on the top and bottom.
4. Place the slices in a large baking pan in a single layer. Top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, dot with butter and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg.
5. Broil the grapefruit until bubbling and starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle pan juices over each serving.

Tips

Per serving: 121 calories; 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g mono unsaturated fat); 5 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 215 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (60% daily value), Vitamin A (30% dv)

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

This simple dessert offers a fit cure for wintertime blues. Simply broil the grapefruit slices until warm and irresistible. Follow them up with a strong cup of aromatic jasmine or Earl Grey tea.