Best 7 Upside Down Pumpkin Pie Recipes

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Upside down pumpkin pie is a classic fall dessert with a delightful twist. This unique pie features a layer of caramelized pumpkin and spices topped with a golden brown crust. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this pie a favorite among pumpkin lovers. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious upside down pumpkin pie that will impress your family and friends.

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

APPLE PIE UPSIDE-DOWN PUMPKIN CAKE



Apple Pie Upside-Down Pumpkin Cake image

Fresh apples and pumpkin come together in this upside-down dessert that makes 2 cakes, so it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 cups 1/2-inch slices peeled apples (2 medium)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottom and sides of 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line bottom with cooking parchment paper.
  • In each cake pan, stir 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water until well blended. Arrange 1 cup apple slices over brown sugar mixture in each pan; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread 2 cups cake batter over apple slices in each pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife around side of pans to loosen cakes. Cool pans on cooling rack 5 minutes. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Repeat with remaining cake. Serve cakes warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

UPSIDE-DOWN PUMPKIN PECAN PIE



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This pie is a different twist on the normal pumpkin pie. It is served upside down with a homemade caramel sauce and vanilla-flavored whipped cream. Garnish with pecan halves. I never have any leftovers when I bring this places.

Provided by sableguy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 3h21m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin puree
1 cup white sugar
⅔ cup evaporated milk
3 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line bottoms and sides of two 9-inch pie pans with waxed paper. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine pumpkin puree, white sugar, and evaporated milk in a large bowl. Add eggs, cinnamon, and salt; beat with an electric mixer until batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans. Sprinkle yellow cake mix on top. Drizzle 1 cup melted butter over cake mix. Sprinkle pecans on top; press lightly into butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove pans from the oven and let pies cool, about 2 hours.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the pans to loosen pies; invert onto serving plates. Peel off waxed paper. Place pies in the refrigerator.
  • Melt 1 cup butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add brown sugar and 1 cup heavy cream; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Simmer caramel sauce until smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Beat 2 cups heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla gradually, beating until soft peaks form.
  • Slice chilled pies into wedges. Drizzle caramel sauce over wedges; top with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 500.6 mg, Sugar 45.6 g

EASY UPSIDE DOWN PUMPKIN PIE



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This recipe is one of those that is so simple you think it can't possibly be this yummy, but you're wrong. You will be asked to bring this with you everywhere you go once you start making it. The top crust couldn't be easier and guests will just be blown away. Or if you're like my SIL you just make it for yourself and don't share with anyone :0)

Provided by Autism Mommy

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces evaporated milk
29 ounces pumpkin
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • In large bowl combine evaporated milk, pumpkin, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
  • Pour mixture into greased 9x13 dish.
  • Sprinkle with entire box of dry cake mix.
  • Drizzle melted butter over entire pan.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before serving.

UPSIDE-DOWN PUMPKIN PIE



Upside-Down Pumpkin Pie image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated fat-free milk
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 sheets (8 crackers) low-fat cinnamon graham crackers, finely crushed
Fat-free whipped topping (from an aerosol canister), for optional topping
Cinnamon, for optional topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all of the ingredients except the graham crackers and optional ingredients in a bowl, and mix thoroughly. Place the mixture in a deep-dish pie pan sprayed lightly with nonstick spray, and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. (It will remain a little soft, like pie filling.) Refrigerate until completely chilled and firm, at least 2 hours. Top evenly with crushed graham crackers. Add whipped topping and cinnamon, if you like. Serve and enjoy!

INSIDE OUT, UPSIDE DOWN PUMPKIN PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 17 (4-ounce) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

26 ounces canned pumpkin
6 whole eggs
10 ounces granulated sugar
4 ounces brown sugar
1/2 ounce cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
Pinch salt
20 ounces milk
2 ounces heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix pumpkin filling and eggs thoroughly. Combine all dry ingredients together and sift so there are no lumps. Add sifted dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Gradually add the milk and cream. Pour into 4-ounce bomb molds. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until set in the center.

UPSIDE-DOWN MUG PUMPKIN PIE



Upside-Down Mug Pumpkin Pie image

This fresh take on pumpkin pie satisfies an individual craving without having to make an entire pie. Make this up in the morning so you have an after-dinner dessert waiting for you.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon crushed cinnamon graham crackers
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray bottom of microwavable mug (about 12 oz) with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat egg, pumpkin and whipping cream with whisk; add brown sugar, flour and pumpkin pie spice, and mix well.
  • Pour batter into mug. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 3 minutes; if needed, microwave in additional 15-second increments, until edge slightly pulls away from mug and top is nearly set. Cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate until cool, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, carefully run knife around edge of pumpkin pie to loosen; turn onto small plate. Top with crushed cinnamon graham crackers. Top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 205 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 0 g

UPSIDE-DOWN PUMPKIN PIE



UPSIDE-DOWN PUMPKIN PIE image

Categories     Vegetable     Thanksgiving

Yield 2 pies

Number Of Ingredients 12

Filling:
1 large can pureed pumpkin
12 ounced evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
Topping:
1 box yellow cake mix with pudding
1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 sticks melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Grease two 9" pie pans, and line with wax paper. Combine filling ingredients, whisking until smooth. Pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle each with 1/2 box cake mix, then half of the pecans. Drizzle each with half the melted butter. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until deeply browned and knife comes out clean. Cool completely. Refreigerate overnight. To serve, invert onto a plate.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: This will help to prevent the crust from burning.
  • Don't overcook the crust: It should be golden brown, not dark brown.
  • Let the pie cool completely before inverting it: This will help to prevent the filling from spilling out.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pie: This will help to prevent the crust from crumbling.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream: This will add a delicious touch of sweetness and creaminess.

Conclusion:

Upside-down pumpkin pie is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for fall gatherings. With its flaky crust, sweet pumpkin filling, and caramelized sugar topping, this pie is sure to be a hit. By following the tips in this article, you can easily make this pie at home. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!

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