Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins (Healthier!) Recipe

Name: Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins (Healthier!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons light butter, melted; 6 maraschino cherries, halved; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained; 1 cup unbleached flour or 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¾ cup whole wheat flour; ⅔ cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅔ cup 2% buttermilk; ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light butter, melted
6 maraschino cherries, halved
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1 cup unbleached flour or 1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
⅔ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅔ cup 2% buttermilk
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 400*.
2
Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
3
In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and butter.
4
Divide evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
5
Place a cherry half, cut side up, in the center if each muffin cup.
6
Divide the pineapple evenly among the cups.
7
Set aside.
8
In a medium bowl, stir together the unbleached or all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and ginger.
9
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
10
In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla extract.
11
Scrape into the well in the flour mixture.
12
Stir just until the batter is moistened.
13
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
14
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
15
Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
16
Invert onto the rack and serve warm or at room temperature (If topping sticks to the pan, scoop it up and spread it back onto the muffins with a knife.
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789

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons light butter, melted, 6 maraschino cherries, halved, 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins (Healthier!) 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 (Healthier!)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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