August 18, 2011

Baked grapefruit with coconutty crumble


It's been a busy week with early starts and big photo shoots and I've been carrying lots of props back and forth - packing, unpacking and packing again. At the end of the day I've felt happy and content, but in desperate need of a hot shower, a big cup of tea and something sweet. My usual pick for a sweet treat would be a piece of really dark chocolate, but these quick and easy oven baked grapefruit are definitely a good alternative, too. If you have the time in the morning, you could even have them as breakfast with some thick yoghurt. Or, try with some good vanilla bean ice cream as an indulgent dessert.

I love the coconutty crumble topping - rolled oats, organic coconut sugar and the most amazing coconut oil I bought from the Organic expo just a couple of weeks a go. I'm ready to slip on my comfy clothes, grab one of these grapefruit and just munch away!


Baked grapefruit with coconutty crumble
(serves 2)

1 grapefruit, cut in half
2 tablespoons organic unstabilised oats
1 tablespoon organic coconut sugar
1 tablespoon organic coconut oil (not liquid)

1. Preheat oven to 200C. 

2. In a small bowl, mix together the oats, sugar and coconut oil. Rub the mixture with your fingers until crumbly. 

3. Place the grapefruit halves into an oven-proof dish, spread the coconutty crumble on top and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Posted by Maria
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42 comments:

  1. catty18 August 2011 at 15:53

    When i think of grapefruit, "sweet" and "dessert" just dont come to mind! But for a breakfast yes, this would be delicious :) Go get into your comfy clothes!

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  2. Sneh | Cook Republic18 August 2011 at 16:04

    Looks great! Colourful and healthy. I've had something similar on a peach, wondering how a grapefruit would taste. :-)

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  3. Anonymous18 August 2011 at 16:05

    Great coconutty crumble, super simple and I bet delicious.

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  4. Tine18 August 2011 at 16:11

    So simple but so good!
    Good breakfast idea!

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  5. Heidi @foodiecrush18 August 2011 at 16:24

    Amy recipe with the words coconut and crumble lovingly brought together in a baked good is a soon to be addiction. Gorg post and recipe.

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  6. Maris (In Good Taste)18 August 2011 at 18:54

    Such a simple easy and healthy recipe!

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  7. Rosa's Yummy Yums18 August 2011 at 19:00

    I've never baked grapefruit, but that sure sounds and looks wonderful!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  8. Joanne18 August 2011 at 20:51

    Oo this looks like my kind of comfort food! Grapefruits are the only thing I really crave all winter long...what a gorgeous topping!

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  9. Anna @ TheLittlestAnchovy18 August 2011 at 21:05

    Baking the grapefruit must make it super juicy. What a lovely and healthy treat.

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  10. Sanjeeta kk18 August 2011 at 21:20

    What a wonderful idea to make a crumble in fruit! Have missed out many good posts here..pickled carrots need a peek.

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  11. Yasmeen18 August 2011 at 21:24

    Beautiful photography and a reminder of something my mother once made for us. A refreshing and unique dessert, for sure!

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  12. Von18 August 2011 at 22:33

    Wow...I've never even heard of baked grapefruit!! I'll have to try some day- this sounds deliciious- especially with the crumble topping :D

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  13. lisa is cooking18 August 2011 at 23:02

    I do love grapefruit, but I've never tried baking them. The coconut topping sounds delicious! I need to try this.

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  14. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets18 August 2011 at 23:06

    Yum! Never seen anything like it -- love grapefruit and coconut though.

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  15. blackbookkitchendiaries18 August 2011 at 23:49

    this sounds so lovely! i love the touch of coconut in this crumble:) thank you for sharing this.

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  16. Dawn18 August 2011 at 23:50

    What a brilliant idea Maria! I never thought of baking a grapefruit. I'm in love with coconut oil though. I need to think of more ways to fit it into my diet. I made some quinoa with bananas for breakfast this morning. I should have stirred in a spoonful.

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  17. Emily (roots+platters)19 August 2011 at 02:24

    I'm with Dawn - I've never thought of this! Sounds delicious and I love the coconut crumble. Your blog is so inspiring, especially because I used to live in Helsinki when I was a child and this reminds me of such fond moments there. Thank you for the wonderful recipes and I will be back again and again! :)

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  18. Yanyan19 August 2011 at 02:34

    So happy to discover your blog. I have lived in Finland for 7 years and now my husband (who is a Finn) and our two kids lives in California. We just had a Finn fest here in town past weekend, found real rye bread, karelian pie! Now I can try some of your recipes, boy my husband is going to be so impressed! :)

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  19. chinmayie @ love food eat19 August 2011 at 03:40

    That is such a simple yet delightful recipe! Love this combo!!

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  20. Anonymous19 August 2011 at 03:47

    I never thought about baking grapefruits. Glad I found this.

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  21. jacqui19 August 2011 at 04:52

    So simple and beautiful!

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  22. Becky at VintageMixer19 August 2011 at 05:52

    brilliant idea!

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  23. ameanderingmango19 August 2011 at 07:19

    I don't really eat grapefruits but this looks like a wonderful way to do so - delicious!

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  24. Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul19 August 2011 at 08:36

    Interesting recipe Maria...never tried baked grapefruit before. Love that coconut crumble.

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  25. Anonymous19 August 2011 at 08:51

    Yum! This sounds absolutely fantastic. :)

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  26. Nic@diningwithastud19 August 2011 at 09:10

    I find grapefruit a little too sour for me but love the addition of the sweetness with the crumble :)

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  27. Eha19 August 2011 at 10:24

    Well, I join some of your other readers in never having baked coconut! Such a v easy recipe of only four ingredients: this just has to be road-tested!

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  28. Heidi @ Food Doodles19 August 2011 at 11:01

    That is awesome! I love things that are naturally individual like this :D Grapefruit is one thing I'm picky about, I like it some times and not others. I'll keep this in mind for when I'm craving grapefruit. The coconut crumble sounds so yummy, and perfect to offset the grapefruit. I'm glad your week has been good, even though busy. Hopefully you'll get some time to just relax soon :)

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  29. sugarpuffi19 August 2011 at 11:19

    never tried baking grapefruit before! and you reminded me...i still have 2 grapefruits sitting around at home somewhere :/

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  30. myfudo19 August 2011 at 14:14

    Nice and colorfully created! I would love to have a taste of that sourness blending with the sweet crumble.

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  31. Nami | Just One Cookbook19 August 2011 at 17:29

    Me too, I usually eat several pieces (not one!) of dark chocolate too. Now this BAKED grapefruit... very interesting concept. I've seen baked peaches lately but grapefruit! I love it and with coconutty crumbles... what a perfect topping. Never thought of grapefruit with coconut flavor though. Great idea.

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  32. Dolly19 August 2011 at 18:15

    oh thats so neat.. no washing afterwards, i made an apple crumble a month ago.. didnt taste tooo good .. the crumble was a bit dry :(

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  33. Kitchen Belleicious19 August 2011 at 22:10

    First of all, love the word coconutty! LOL! and secondly these look delicious. Easy and light and healthy but delicious!

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  34. Kelsey (Happyolks)20 August 2011 at 00:16

    Wow, Maria, these look delicious! Happy to hear you're treating yourself after long, full days shooting :)

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  35. la domestique20 August 2011 at 13:52

    I've never even thought to bake a grapefruit- but it looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.

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  36. Omenaminttu20 August 2011 at 19:36

    Tykkään tosi paljon greipeistä. Näitä aion kokeilla :)

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  37. grace21 August 2011 at 18:51

    i've always been a fan of broiled grapefruit, but my topping has always been plain ol' brown sugar. this is a definite must-try--great idea!

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  38. Lenna21 August 2011 at 20:55

    Easy yet delicious! I love this recipe. Baked grapefruit sound so tasty, I have never tried it in any other than the "fresh" form :)

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  39. sally21 August 2011 at 23:26

    I love sweet ruby red grapefruit and think this recipe would only enhance their tastiness. Thanks for sharing!

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  40. Hannah Cordes27 August 2011 at 01:09

    Wow, I never thought to bake grapefruit! I love it! What a marvelous indulgence after a long day...so good you are treating yourself well. :)

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  41. Little Acres2 September 2011 at 07:11

    This looks delicious. Just found Scandi Foodie and I am really enjoying the recipes. Thank you!

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  42. alternamom17 January 2013 at 00:24

    I made this for breakfast today and it was SO good! Thanks for the recipe!

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