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Printed July 28, 2026
Printed July 28, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Soy-Glazed Grapefruit
Caramelized citrus meets salty-sweet umami in this Japanese-inspired dessert or breakfast that'll change how you see grapefruit forever.
Ingredients
- 2 large grapefruits, halved crosswise
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- Shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven-spice)
Preparation
Broiled grapefruit is already a retro classic, but this version takes it to another dimension with a soy-sugar glaze that caramelizes into a glossy, sweet-salty coating.
The shichimi togarashi adds a subtle kick and aromatic complexity that makes this work equally well as a surprising dessert or an eye-opening breakfast.
Preparation
- Preheat your broiler to high and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat.
- Mix the soy sauce and brown sugar together until combined.
- Place the grapefruit halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Brush the soy-sugar mixture generously over each grapefruit half, then dot with small pieces of butter.
- Broil for 5-7 minutes until bubbling and caramelized at the edges.
- Sprinkle with shichimi togarashi and serve warm with spoons.
Flavor boost: A tiny drizzle of toasted sesame oil before serving adds even more depth.
