Pineapple Upside Down Donut Recipe

Name: Pineapple Upside Down Donut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 - 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 - 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl.
3
Add buttermilk, (I used milk with 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, let it sit for 5 minutes), egg, and melted butter. Beat until just combined. Set aside.
4
Spray the pan with oil and then lay pineapple chunks in bottom of donut mold to cover the bottom of each donut.
5
In a small frying pan, melt butter and add 1/4 c brown sugar, let it caramelize and then pour evenly on top of pineapple.
6
Pour batter on top and bake for 20 minutes, or until tops of donuts are set.
7
Place a plate on top and then flip the plate and pan at the same time to release the donuts right side up on the plate! Enjoy these DELICIOUS treats!

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Upside Down Donut 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.

Pineapple Upside Down Donut

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