Best 8 Paula Deens Pineapple Upside Down Biscuits Lighter Version Recipes

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Paula Deen's pineapple upside-down biscuits, a delightful treat known for its sweet and tangy flavor, can often be high in calories and sugar. However, with a few simple adjustments, it's possible to create a lighter version that retains the classic taste while being more mindful of your health. This recipe focuses on reducing the amount of butter, sugar, and overall calories while still delivering a delicious and satisfying dessert. Get ready to indulge in a lighter take on this classic Southern comfort food without compromising on taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE FROM SCRATCH



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This is an old-fashioned upside-down cake recipe from my German grandmother from scratch. She used this same cake batter for many different fruits as an alternative to pineapple. She often used fresh Italian prunes or pitted fresh cherries. My grandparents owned a bakery and this cake was very popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

Provided by BakerGal

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 (1/2 inch thick) slices fresh pineapple, quartered
12 frozen cranberries
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch diameter, 2 1/2-inch tall round cake pan.
  • Stir brown sugar and melted butter together in a bowl. Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared cake pan. Place pieces of pineapple on top of brown sugar mixture and around the outer edge of the pan, all facing the same way. Place 2 pieces in the center. Place a cranberry between each pineapple piece.
  • Beat white sugar and softened butter together using an electric mixer in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Pour in baking powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup milk to batter at a time, mixing well after each batch until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour batter over pineapple slices, making sure batter gets between them. Spread and smooth batter using an offset spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove cake from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen. Place a plate over the cake pan and quickly invert, waiting a few seconds for it to fall if it doesn't immediately separate from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 158.4 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

PAULA DEEN'S PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by Lsweetnell

Number Of Ingredients 10

TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 6 tablespoons of the pineapple juice)
Dash of salt
1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice from draining the pineapple
Dash of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a medium-sized casserole dish with butter. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour and a dash of salt. Add the cheese and stir it into the sugar/flour mix. Add the drained pineapple chunks and stir until well-combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. In another bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter, and the 6 tablespoons of pineapple juice that you kept when you drained the pineapples. Stir together. Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the pineapple mixture. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Notes: To make gluten free, instead of using flour, mix three tablespoons of cornstarch with a half a cup of pineapple juice and mix with sugar; replace Ritz cracker crumbs with crushed Rice Krispies and a dash of salt.

CHEF JOHN'S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This iconic American dessert looks like a simple, rustic fruit cobbler when it comes out of the oven, all browned and bubbling, but a few minutes later, when it's turned over and that gloriously caramelized surface is revealed, it becomes so much more.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup butter
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
1 tablespoon dark rum
½ small fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and sliced
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup cold milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar, pineapple juice, and dark rum. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and spread pineapple slices in a layer over the brown sugar mixture, completely covering the mixture. Set skillet aside.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in small skillet over low heat until the butter begins to brown and release a nutty fragrance, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully, butter burns easily. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together flour, cardamom, salt, baking powder, and white sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in egg and cold milk until just combined. Pour in melted butter and stir to mix thoroughly.
  • Pour batter over the pineapple slices in the skillet; spread evenly to cover.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cake begins to bubble around the edges, the top is browned, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the skillet for 10 minutes.
  • Loosen the cake from the skillet by running a knife around the inside edge of the cake. Invert a large plate over the top of the skillet and flip over, releasing the cake to show the pineapple slices on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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The combination of rich, buttery cake and caramelized pineapples in this classic dessert will transport guests to the good ol' days. It's traditionally made in a cast-iron skillet, but a 9- or 10-inch cake pan will also get the job done in a pinch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield One 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup safflower or other neutral-flavored oil
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
7 slices fresh pineapple (each 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter)
1/4 cup pecans
Maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add oil and milk; beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
  • Melt butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook, stirring, until moistened. Remove from heat; arrange pineapple and pecans on top. Pour batter evenly over top and smooth with a spatula.
  • Bake until a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake, then carefully invert onto a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with cherries if desired.

PAULA DEEN'S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN BISCUITS (LIGHTER VERSION)



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Here is a lighter version of Paula Deen's Pineapple Upside Down Biscuits recipe. I love the simplicity of the recipe. It doesn't taste like your grandmother's pineapple upside down cake, but it is a delicious salty & sweet dessert that you can make with the kids! (I used a low calorie sweetener that measured cup for cup like sugar.)

Provided by Jennifer78

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 cakes, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup low calorie sweetener
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juiced reserved
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)
1/4 cup Smart Balance light butter spread
10 maraschino cherries
1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (reduced fat)

Steps:

  • Mix sugars, drained pineapple, cinnamon and light buttery spread. Divide between muffin 8-10 muffin tins depending on the number of biscuits in your can.
  • Press a cherry into the center of each tin, being sure to press it all of the way down (so that you can see it when you turn them upside down).
  • Place a biscuit in each tin, trimming biscuit to fit if needed, and spoon one teaspoon of the reserved pineapple juice over each.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 2-3 minutes and then turn out onto a tea towel or large dish. Scrape out any pineapple chunks remaining in the pan and smoosh them back in place. Serve hot.

PAULA DEEN'S SOUR CREAM BISCUITS



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Sour Cream Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 10 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces butter, melted
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix butter, flour and sour cream until JUST blended. Do Not Over mix.
  • Pour batter into muffin tins, 2/3 the way full to allow for biscuits to rise.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN BISCUITS



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This is a "Paula Deen" recipe that my brother gave to me. I haven't tried it yet but DH loves pineapple so it probably won't be long before I'm whipping up a batch of these. I think this would be a great dish to make with your children.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
10 maraschino cherries
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10 count)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to temperature as stated on biscuits.
  • Using a cupcake or muffin tin grease 10 cups.
  • Drain the can of crushed pineapple, saving the juice.
  • Stir together the pineapple, sugar and butter until well mixed.
  • Divide the pineapple mixture amongst the muffin cups.
  • Place a cherry in the center of each tin, pressing to make sure cherry touches the bottom of the cup.
  • Place 1 biscuit in each cup on top of the pineapple mixture.
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon of the reserved pineapple juice over each biscuit.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Cool for 2 minutes.
  • Invert the pan onto a plate to relase the biscuits.
  • Serve warm sprinkled with powdered sugar or plain.

BASIC BISCUITS - FROM PAULA DEEN



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No waiting for rise with this recipe! This is the biscuit recipe she used for the Country Fried Steak & Gravy, which I posted separately. She, also, preferred to use lard instead of Crisco! Great tip in step 4 provided by unknown reviewer. (NOTE Granny T suggests you increase salt to 1 tsp)

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 27m

Yield 3 doz

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (see NOTE above)
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup solid shortening (recommend frozen Crisco)
2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Cut in shortening. (NOTE: P.S. if you freeze the shortening first, then grate the frozen shortening into the dry mixture it blends perfectly throughout and simplifies the process. This tip supplied by a reviewer).
  • Add yeast and buttermilk and mix well.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and roll out to desired thickness.
  • Cut with small biscuit cutter and place on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1319.5, Fat 54.9, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 6.5, Sodium 1348.4, Carbohydrate 177.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 16.8, Protein 27.9

Tips for Making Paula Deen's Pineapple Upside-Down Biscuits (Lighter Version)

  • Choose ripe pineapple for the best flavor.
  • Use light brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • Be sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent the biscuits from sticking.
  • Don't overmix the biscuit dough, or the biscuits will be tough.
  • Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the biscuits warm with butter or whipped cream.
  • Leftover biscuits can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion

Paula Deen's Pineapple Upside-Down Biscuits (Lighter Version) is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this biscuit recipe will surely be a hit with family and friends. Be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your biscuits turn out perfect every time. So, what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try and enjoy!

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