Grapefruit Crunch

This vintage breakfast idea deserves a comeback.

Tart grapefruit gets loosened from its skin and topped with a buttery mixture of crushed wheat flakes and brown sugar before hitting the broiler until everything caramelizes and turns golden.

The contrast between warm, sweet, crunchy topping and cool, citrusy fruit underneath wakes up your taste buds faster than any cup of coffee, and the whole thing takes less time than making pancakes.

Pro Tips

• Section first: Cut around the edges and membranes before topping so the grapefruit is ready to eat with a spoon when it comes out hot.
• Watch closely: Broilers vary wildly. Start checking at 3 minutes or that sugar can go from golden to burnt in seconds.
• Temperature play: The combo of hot topping on cold fruit is part of the charm, so don’t let it sit too long before serving.