Description
Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes bring classic dessert flavors to breakfast with caramelized pineapple rings nestled in fluffy buttermilk batter. Sweet golden circles of fruit create a tropically inspired morning treat you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pineapple ring (for each pancake), gently dried
- 1 cherry (for each pancake), gently dried
Toppings:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter (or 28 grams) in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, ensuring even coating across the cooking surface.
- Carefully pour prepared pancake batter into the heated skillet, creating a circular shape approximately 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 centimeters) in diameter.
- Allow the pancake to cook undisturbed until small bubbles emerge across the surface and the edges appear slightly firm and dry.
- Gently position a pineapple ring directly in the center of the cooking pancake, ensuring it adheres smoothly to the batter.
- Place a maraschino cherry in the middle of the pineapple ring, nestling it perfectly within the fruit’s center.
- When the pancake’s bottom develops a golden-brown color and the top surface looks set, carefully flip the entire pancake using a wide spatula.
- Cook the second side for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until achieving a uniform golden-brown appearance and ensuring complete pancake doneness.
- Transfer the pineapple-adorned pancake to a serving plate, presenting with a light dusting of powdered sugar and warm maple syrup on the side.
Notes
- Flipping the pancake requires a steady hand and careful technique to keep the pineapple ring perfectly centered.
- Caramelization happens quickly when butter meets brown sugar, creating a rich golden glaze on the fruit.
- Choosing ripe, fresh pineapple rings ensures maximum sweetness and vibrant flavor in every bite.
- Maraschino cherries add a pop of bright color and classic retro diner-style charm to the pancake.
- Drizzling warm maple syrup over the finished pancake creates a decadent breakfast treat that feels like a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg