It can be difficult to get out the door when it’s cold. An inviting, healthy, and delicious breakfast will make the dark winter mornings seem brighter.
Americans don’t eat enough fruits, so why not incorporate some healthy, fresh foods into your daily life? Wintertime is a great time to enjoy citrus fruits. Grapefruits and oranges are low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. They also contain 100 per cent of your vitamin C.
For a hearty breakfast, try this warming recipe:
Warm Texas Citrus and Brown Sugar
Makes 4 servings
2 medium Rio Star Grapefruit, sectioned
2 medium Texas Oranges, sectioned
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1. Combine grapefruit, oranges, and pineapple in a large bowl. Transfer to a 1-quart broiler-safe casserole dish.
2. Mix brown sugar and butter in a small bowl until well combined. Sprinkle over fruits.
3. Broil for about 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat until sugar bubbles and fruit is warm.
Texasweet Rio Star Grapefruit are a sweet and delicious choice for a morning meal. South Texas’ sub-tropical climate and sunlit skies make for perfect growing conditions for sweet and juicy grapefruit. Rio Star, a bright red grapefruit variety, is tree-ripened, and hand-picked for the highest quality.
Texas Rio Star Grapefruit can be found throughout Texas from October to May. This grapefruit can be distinguished by its distinctive color. “Texas”Stickers. You should choose grapefruit that have a red blushed complexion and feel big for their size.
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