Best 6 Bakery Style Upside Down Hawaiian Pineapple Muffins Recipes

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Savor the vibrant flavors of paradise with our bakery-style upside-down Hawaiian pineapple muffins, a delightful treat that blends the sweetness of ripe pineapple, the aroma of toasted coconut, and the fluffy texture of tender muffin batter. Indulge in a culinary journey to the islands as we explore the secrets of creating these golden-brown gems, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. With simple ingredients and a sprinkle of aloha, we'll guide you through the steps of making these delicious muffins that capture the essence of tropical sunshine in every bite.

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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN MUFFINS



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For a modern version of upside-down cake, we use pineapple and a sweet batter to make fun muffins with a cherry on top. -Suzeanne Longwill, Ortonville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen mini muffins or 10 regular muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil
5 teaspoons brown sugar
18 to 20 maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. Set pineapple aside., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, oil and reserved pineapple juice. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in reserved pineapple., Fill greased mini-muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle tops with brown sugar; top with halved cherries., Bake 9-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BAKERY-STYLE UPSIDE-DOWN HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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You may use fresh pineapple in place of canned, or use pineapple rings, diced into small pieces, also add in some chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts to the muffin batter if desired. These muffins are best served warm, also they freeze very well, make certain to generously grease the bottom of each muffin tin to make removing the muffins easier :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, well drained
12 tablespoons brown sugar
12 teaspoons butter
12 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup natural bran
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk (or use plain yogurt)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla (or use pineapple extract)
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Place oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Generously grease 12 regular-size muffin tins (do not use paper liners for this).
  • Divide and place the tidbits in the bottom of each muffin tin in a single layer.
  • Top the pineapple with about 1 tablespoon brown sugar, then 1 teaspoon melted butter, then 1 teaspoon honey; set aside tins while preparing the muffin batter.
  • To prepare the muffin batter; in a large bowl mix together flour with bran, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar until blended (can use less brown sugar if desired).
  • In a medium bowl whisk egg with buttermilk, oil, vanilla and 3 tablespoons honey; pour into the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Divide and spoon batter into muffin cups on top of the pineapple mixture (fill almost to the top).
  • Place the muffin tins on baking sheet to catch any spills.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until muffins test done.
  • Cool muffins in tins for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile place a large piece of wax paper onto a cooling rack to catch any spills.
  • Turn muffins out onto cooling rack upside down and remove from pan/s.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN MUFFINS



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These muffins have just about everything! Very healthy and YUMMY!

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (10 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, drained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
½ cup regular rolled oats
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup grated carrot
¾ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups. Stack the pineapple slices and cut them into 6 wedges. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of brown sugar into the bottom of each muffin cup. Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of walnuts over the sugar, and then place two wedges of pineapple into each cup. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, canola oil, pineapple juice and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry just until moistened. Fold in the crushed pineapple, carrot, raisins and walnuts. Spoon evenly into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake the muffins until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. While the muffins are still hot, loosen the edges from the pan using a small knife and invert onto a serving tray so that the pineapple is on top. Serve upside-down while still warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 207.5 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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On my way to a Hawaiian-themed party, all I could think of was Pineapple Upside Down Cake. The recipes did not seem Hawaiian enough. The additions of coconut, banana and macadamia nuts brought the tropics to the recipe. I can't tell you how many people raved at the party. The whole cake is gone.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups brown sugar
8 canned sliced pineapple rings (drain and reserve juice)
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
½ cup flaked coconut, divided
2 canned sliced pineapple rings, chopped
12 maraschino cherries
½ cup reserved pineapple juice
½ cup coconut water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour the melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
  • Arrange 8 pineapple rings in two rows in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the macadamia nuts, half of the flaked coconut, and 2 chopped pineapple slices between the rows of pineapple rings.
  • Place a maraschino cherry in each pineapple ring, then scatter the remaining cherries over the coconut mixture. Set baking dish aside.
  • Whisk together the pineapple juice, coconut water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the mashed banana, yellow cake mix, and remaining flaked coconut until well blended.
  • Slowly pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a paring knife between the cake and the edge of the pan.
  • Cover the cake pan with a large serving plate, and invert it to tip the cake out of the pan and onto the plate with the pineapple slices showing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 383.9 mg, Sugar 53.3 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN MUFFIN CAKES



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A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made them, the whole family declared the recipe a winner. Delicious and healthy to boot, they remain favorites to this day. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup packed brown sugar or 3 tablespoons brown sugar substitute blend
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 canned pineapple slices
CAKES:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free lemon or vanilla Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar and melted butter; divide among prepared cups. Quarter each pineapple slice; place one piece in each cup. , For cakes, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt and milk, beating well after each addition. , Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes. Cool in pan 2 minutes; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAWAIIAN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Hawaiian Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups drained crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients.
  • Add eggs, milk, and butter.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Add pineapple, mixing well.
  • Spoon into greased 3-inch muffin pans, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use ripe and juicy pineapple for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can make your own by adding a little molasses to granulated sugar.
  • Be sure to grease the muffin tins well to prevent the muffins from sticking.
  • Fill the muffin cups almost to the top for tall, fluffy muffins.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Bakery Style Upside-Down Hawaiian Pineapple Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist, fluffy, and bursting with pineapple flavor. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these muffins are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these muffins a try.

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