I'm a grapefruit person and proud of it! I remember watching my grandmother eat grapefruit for breakfast, while us grandkids would pile on syrup over our waffles. And I just felt sorry for her. I think I vaguely thought that she must have to eat grapefruit, like her doctor was making her. Otherwise there was no way in the world anyone would ever eat grapefruit. And now I regularly add a little grapefruit to many of my recipes. I love it! Funny how your tastes change over time, no?
These muffins have a juicy slice of grapefruit paired with a dense crumb muffin on bottom. Almost like a scone. I could see these being really fun topped with a little fresh whipped cream, perfect for a brunch. Just dreaming out loud here.
Grapefruit and Brown Sugar Muffins, makes one dozen.
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup softened butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup flour
2 grapefruit
In a bowl cream together the softened butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs, one at a time and then the vanilla. Now stir in the flour until just combined. Scoop batter into a well-buttered standard-sized muffin pan. Fill the cups 1/2 full (no more). Remove the skins/rind of the grapefuit and slice into pieces. Remove any seeds. Place the grapefruit slices over the batter. If any of slices are too large, cut them a bit, so they fit in the pan. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Enjoy these and happy breakfasting! xo. Emma
P.S. Want more grapefruit? Of course you do! Try: grapefruit donuts, broiled grapefruit, grapefruit bars or a grapefruit arnold palmer.
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I used to think of grapefruit as a sort of “punishment breakfast” as well, but now, when they are in season, I typically eat at least one per day! I can’t get enough of that juicy, tangy, (not to mention pretty) fruit!
yum! You always come up with the cutest grapefruit ideas. Love it 🙂
Looks delicious!!! Stunning photographs!
Waouh I love it!! So funny we did almost the same!
If you want to have a look 🙂
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These look yummy!
Anna
omigosh, these look/sound amazing! Grapefruit rocks!
xo,
RN
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Yummy! Im having a coffee now and these cakes are the perfect match!! Wanna taste them!! 🙂
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Im a big grapefruit fan too and this recipe excites me very much! haha! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Lulu xx
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Those look gorgeous. Would convince even a non-grapefruit enjoyer to try it!
Memoirs & Mochas
These look incredible!
Lottie x
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I’m a grapefruit person too! When I was little I used to put LOTS of sugar on them to eat them, but now I just take a spoon and devour them haha.
The muffins look delicious. I’ll definitely try them (they went straight to one of my Pinterest boards) 🙂
You are so creative with food! You inspire me to try lots of “out there” ideas. 🙂
Allyson
So beautiful! I’d never have thought to do that.
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These look delicious! I’m back in my spring/summer habit of eating a grapefruit most days and am so happy they’re back in season. I’ve never tried using them in baking though so thanks for the ercipe tips!
uuuuh. they look like umbrella-muffins.
wow, these look so gorgeous!!
That. looks. amazing!!!!!
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Yum! I love all of your grapefruit recipes 🙂 I have a slight grapefruit addiction. It’s a problem.
xo
Sarah
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I actually never eat grapefruit, also dont remember seeing them in my supermarket. I will try to hunt them down now 🙂
Kim
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You two have some of the most interesting recipes!
xo Lisa
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Yummy…
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i’m not a huge fan of grapefruit ..but the photos are kind of changing my mind. these look delicious!
This looks great.
xo Janika
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Those look so yummy!
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Yup! These will be made this weekend!
I hate grapefruit! I am always hoping my taste buds change because they look so refreshing! Maybe in with sugar on it I will enjoy it!
These look incredible. I love grapefruit, but didn’t start eating it until I was older. No one in my family likes it but me!
ooohhh looks so good!!!
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Yum! This looks so delicious! I love brown sugar and I love grapefruit…it’s a match made in heaven!
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Ooh yummy, I love grapefruit too, I used to hate it as well!
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These look fab! I love grapefruit this is such a wonderful idea!
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I can make grapefruit muffins? Why nobody told me before???
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Oh. My. Goodness. Grapefruit AND Muffins? Great combo!
xoxo
Juliette Laura
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I love grapefruit! Growing up, my mom would half & section them, top with brown sugar, and place under the broiler until the sugar was slightly caramelized. YUM!
This sounds like that “recipe” in muffin form. I’m so excited to try it!
-Mollie
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Oh my, these sure are pretty!
-Lindsey
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I love grapefruits, these look divine. The story of your grandmother is so sweet.
I’m not much of a breakfast person (which needs to change), but maybe I’ll have to try these this weekend. I could make them for my husbands birthday breakfast!
Jillian – http://epic-thread.blogspot.com
It is a rainy day in St. Louis and these are already popped in the oven! Can not wait to indulge! Thanks!
oh my gosh I have to make these! recently I’ve gotten addicted to grapefruit. I used to think it was so disgusting too!
What a darling idea! I must give these a try!
xo
Diana
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oh my gosh that looks so good *_*
Looks super interesting…I’ve never really been a grapefruit person, but this looks delicious anyway!
♥Brooke
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i totally agree…grapefruit MUST be one of those “grown-up” foods like spinach.
What a fun idea! I recently discovered the joy of baked grapefruit so why not throw a muffin underneath!? Very creative idea!
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This looks and sounds delicious, love grapefruits!xx
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It looks absolutely delicious !! Really want to try it!
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Why are all of your recipes so amazing looking? GAH! I have to make these! I’ve got a running list of all the things I need to make from your blog once I’m off my diet. Sigh.
xo
Kristina
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ove grapefruit! Cool récipe!
Grapefruit has been one of my favorite flavors as long as I can remember. When I was little we had grapefruit tree in our backyard. I was totally spoiled with as many as I could possibly eat in a day. Now I’m just getting into experimenting with it while baking and cooking. I am definitely going to be giving these a try ASAP. I recently shared some Grapefruit Chocolate Chip Muffins on my blog. Check them out!
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Thanks for the recipe !
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Love from Paris <3
I got into grapefruit for breakfast recently and I love them <3 I've been looking for other recipes to try them in and this is perfect! I can't wait to try it out.
OO, that looks yummy. .. Have a nice day,
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What a creative recipe!! Beautiful!
xox
Bailey
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Sunshine on a plate. Love love love
They look so good!
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These look amazing!!! So pretty too!
Wishing you a lovely day!
xoxo
I actually love grapefruit for breakfast! I slice it in half, sprinkle a little sugar on it and dig in… great recipe! thanks!
I can’t eat grapefriut. I take blood pressure meds
and that is a no-no.
What elso would you pair with the muffin?
mmm these look delicious. I got into the habit of eating a grapefruit a day at one point (about a year ago) then I got on this whole tooth-enamel kick so I stopped…but I LOVE grapefruit and citrus in general–in moderation of course.
oohh what a great combo!
This will be on my to-bake list (:
N|D
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Your grapefruit recipes kill me! They look so yummy and I can’t eat grapefruit because it has a reaction with a med I have to take.
This looks so much fun and super yummy!
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i adore grapefruit! these look delicious 🙂
Always posting such yummy food!
I saw this on anthropologie.com and thought of you guys, especially because it seems like you spend a good amount of time in the kitchen 🙂
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wow! another inspiring food idea!
grace
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Wow!
It looks so yummy!
Beautiful photos!
I need these in my tummy, like, yesterday!
These look amazing!
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My goodness. This looks DELISHHH. Must try it out this summer!
xo Melanie
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ABSOLUTELY JUICY!
We make similiar muffins using pineapple slices!
We’ll try this alternative recipe!
Giu&si
Grapefruits are awesome!
I drink grapefruit juice practically every week!
Love how you use it for sweets recipes
xoxo
These look amazingly delicious! 🙂
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Mmmm… Look delicious! I might have to play around and come up with a vegan version. I also have done a grapefruit muffin with oats and a grapefruit type syrup. The flavor in a muffin is just so yummy!
Christina
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I’m not a grapefruit person but my old roommate swears that his grandfather lived a long and life with good heath because he ate a grapefruit everyday for breakfast.
Would these keep on the counter in a closed container? Or would they need to be refrigerated?
When I made these the muffins below were soggy and not fully cooked any suggestions ?
Amazing, the thought of making grapefruit and brown sugar muffin is making me drool. I’m a total lover of grapefruits then adding brown sugar to it making it more sweeter it’s fantastic. Great job, i totally love it.
What kind of grapefruits did you use? I only have red ruby, do those work?