Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Glow Grapefruit (baked with Maple, Ginger & Cardamom)
 
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A delicious blend of maple, turmeric, ginger, cardamom & cinnamon await you in this baked version of seasonal grapefruit -- created with warming anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidant properties to support the new year.
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Serves: 4 halves
Ingredients
  • 2 grapefruit (I used pink), cut in half
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp grated ginger (fresh ginger not from powder)
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom
  • optional topping possibilities: nuts/seeds/granola/yogurt/lemon zest -- pinch of chopped fresh herbs: thyme/mint may be especially well-suited
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. If needed, trim ends off grapefruit halves so that they lay flat.
  3. Cut grapefruit segments (I cut around circumference first and then triangular segments).
  4. Place the four halves on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  5. In a small bowl, combine: maple syrup, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon & cardamom whisking to combine.
  6. Brush the grapefruit halves generously with the turmeric mixture reserving enough for a final brushing.
  7. Place the grapefruit tray in the oven for about 12 minutes (the grapefruit segments will soften and elevate as they bake).
  8. Carefully remove tray from oven - change oven setting to broil and give grapefruits final brushing with remaining mixture. Note: the grapefruits will be very mildly sweet - if you wish, you can add a small dusting of palm, muscovado (!), or brown sugar at this stage to each half. Return tray to oven to broil for 2-4 minutes - just long enough to achieve a rich roast without burning.
  9. Remove from oven and garnish as desired -- enjoy on its own or add nuts/seeds/granola, yogurt, lemon/orange zest, fresh herbs, etc.
Recipe by Inspired Edibles at https://www.inspirededibles.ca/2020/01/turmeric-glow-grapefruit-baked-with-maple-ginger-cardamom.html