Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins* Recipe

Name: Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins*
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons walnuts (optional) or 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped (optional); 1 (10 ounce) can pineapple slices; ¾ cup whole wheat flour; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs; ½ cup light brown sugar; ¼ cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons pineapple juice or 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (not drained); 1 cup carrot (grated); ½ cup old fashioned oats; ¾ cup raisins, preferably baking raisins; ¼ cup walnuts (Chopped) or ¼ cup pecans (Chopped)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons walnuts (optional) or 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped (optional)
1 (10 ounce) can pineapple slices
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
2 tablespoons pineapple juice or 2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (not drained)
1 cup carrot (grated)
½ cup old fashioned oats
¾ cup raisins, preferably baking raisins
¼ cup walnuts (Chopped) or ¼ cup pecans (Chopped)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
3
To prepare topping: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar into each muffin cup.
4
Sprinkle nuts, if using, over the sugar.
5
Stack pineapple slices and cut into 6 wedges.
6
Place 2 wedges in each muffin cup.
7
To prepare muffins: Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
8
Whisk eggs and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.
9
Whisk in oil, juice, and vanilla.
10
Stir in crushed pineapple.
11
Make a well in the dry ingredients; add the wet ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.
12
Stir in carrot, oats, raisins, and nuts, if using.
13
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups (they'll be quite full).
14
Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown and firm to the touch, 15 to 25 minutes.
15
Immediately loosen edges and turn muffins out onto a baking sheet.
16
Restore any stray pineapple pieces and nuts.
17
Let cool for at least 10 minutes.
18
Serve upside down, either warm or at room temperature.

705

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons walnuts (optional) or 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped (optional), 1 (10 ounce) can pineapple slices, ¾ cup whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Upside-Down 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!

Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins*

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Variations & substitutions

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