Broiled Grapefruit Recipe

It’s January, I’m psyched to eat healthy, and that includes eating more fresh fruit. But most of my favorite fruits are out of season and exorbitantly priced so I’ve stocked up on the more reasonably priced oranges, apples, and grapefruit.

But, plain grapefruit feels like “diet food” to me so I dress it up a little and turn into a treat that tastes like a decadent dessert but without the high calorie and fat count more desserts have.

Broiled grapefruit is easy and quick to make; and by my calculations a half of broiled grapefruit is just 1 Weight Watcher point (but check points values yourself to be sure).

BROILED GRAPEFRUIT
Ingredients:
1 grapefruit half
1 teaspoon brown sugar
cinnamon
optional: pinch of ground nutmeg and pinch of ground cloves

Turn oven to broil.
Section grapefruit with sharp knife, leaving it intact in the peel.
Sprinkle with brown sugar, a light dusting of cinnamon, and a small pinch of nutmeg and/or ground cloves if desired (a very small pinch of ground cloves – a little goes a long way).
Heat under broiler until sugar browns, about 5 minutes.
Eat and enjoy!

Pumpkin Butter Recipe

One of my favorite things about Weight Watchers meetings happens before the meetings start.  That’s when we exchange recipes and meal ideas. 

The pumpkin butter recipe below is great on whole grain toast and waffles, but my favorite way to serve it in a pretty bowl with whole wheat pretzel twists for dipping. 

Bring it to your holiday gatherings and while everyone else is gorging on high calorie dips you can enjoy this one without guilt.  It’s just 1 WW point for 1/4 cup (that’s what I calculated but always calculate the nutritional info yourself because you may use different brands than I do). 

PUMPKIN BUTTER RECIPE
Ingredients:
15 ounce can pure pumpkin
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:
In medium saucepan stir together pumpkin, applesauce, brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger.
Bring to a boil over medium to medium/high heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes or until the mixture is very thick, stirring occassionally.
Stir in lemon juice.
Store in refrigerator.

Makes 10, 1/4 cup servings.