Downside-UP Pineapple Muffins Recipe

Name: Downside-UP Pineapple Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed; 3 tablespoons walnuts chopped; 10 ounces pineapple sliced; 1 cup pastry flour, whole wheat; 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 large eggs; 1 large egg whites; ⅓ cup brown sugar packed; 1/4 cup canola oil or other vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 ounces pineapple crushed with juice; 1 cup carrots grated; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/4 cup raisins, seedless optional; 1/4 cup walnuts chopped, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
3 tablespoons walnuts chopped
10 ounces pineapple sliced
1 cup pastry flour, whole wheat
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 large eggs
1 large egg whites
⅓ cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup canola oil or other vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces pineapple crushed with juice
1 cup carrots grated
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup raisins, seedless optional
1/4 cup walnuts chopped, optional

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or brush with oil.
3
For the topping:
4
Place 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar into each muffin cup.
5
Place nuts on top of the sugar.
6
Stack pineapple slices and cut into 6 wedges.
7
Place 2 wedges in each muffin cup.
8
Try to push them down.
9
For the muffins:
10
Sift together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
11
Whisk eggs and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.
12
Combine in oil, juice and vanilla.
13
Mix in crushed pineapple.
14
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and combine with a rubber spatula until just mixed.
15
Stir in carrot, oats, raisins and nuts(optional).
16
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups (they'll be very full).
17
Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes.
18
Loosen edges right away and take muffins out onto a baking sheet.
19
Restore any stray pineapple pieces and nuts.
20
Let cool for at least 5 minutes.
21
Serve downside-up.

738

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed, 3 tablespoons walnuts chopped, 10 ounces pineapple sliced, 1 cup pastry flour, whole wheat, and more.

Yes, Downside-UP Pineapple Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Downside-UP Pineapple Muffins

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Variations & substitutions

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