Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes

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5 from 2 votes

Published on September 1, 2023

, Updated on January 7, 2024

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by Carrie Barnard

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Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes makes the perfect Sunday morning breakfast. These pancakes are loaded with flavor and easy to make.

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Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes Recipe:

If you love the flavors of pineapple upside down cake, then you are going to love these pancakes. These pancakes are perfect to serve to mom on Mother’s Day or for Easter.

The pancakes are made from scratch and then topped on a pineapple ring. Top the pancakes with your favorite topping for a delicious homemade pancake recipe.

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

All Purpose Flour
Butter (divided)
Baking Powder
Salt
Brown Sugar (divided)
Large Eggs beaten
Milk
Vanilla Extract
Sliced Pineapple (20 ounces)
Maraschino Cherries (stems removed)

How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes:

Step 1 – Combine Dry Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Add in salt and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar.

Step 2 – Mix Wet Ingredients – Then in a separate bowl, melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter. Then allow it to cool to room temperature. Then mix in the eggs, milk and vanilla extract.

Step 3 – Combine dry and wet ingredients – Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Then mix until just combined being careful to not over mix the batter. It’s ok if there are lumps in the batter.

Step 4 – Heat Pan – Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread the remaining butter onto the skillet or griddle where you will be cooking the pancakes.
Step 5 – Add Pineapple Ring – Add a pineapple ring to the skillet or griddle. Sprinkle some of the brown sugar on top and a cherry to the center of the pineapple.

Step 6 – Pour batter – Pour approximately ¼ cup of the batter over the pineapple. Allowing it to go outside of the pineapple ring. Continue this process to form multiple pancakes on the griddle or skillet.

Step 7 – Cook Pancakes – Cook the pancakes for 1-2 minutes. Cook until bubbles start to appear on the top and the edges are set.
Step 8 – Flip Pancakes – Use a metal spatula to flip the pancakes (including the pineapple and cherry). Then cook the opposite side until it’s golden brown (1-2 more minutes). Do not press done on the pancakes and do not flip the pancakes multiple times.

Step 9 – Continue Cooking – Continue this process until all the pancakes are made.
Step 10 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Upside Down Pineapple Pancakes Recipe Tips:

Melted Butter – Make sure that the melted butter has cooled to room temperature. So that it does not cook the eggs once they are mixed into the butter.
Combining Ingredients – Make sure to not over mix the pancake batter. Mix just until the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
Heat Skillet – Heat skillet before placing the pineapple slice on the skillet. We like to add brown sugar and add a cherry for the presentation.
Flipping Pancakes – Carefully flip pancakes when they are cooked on one side. Make sure the pineapple rings gets flipped with the pancake.
Pineapple Juice – I drain the pineapple juice before placing the pineapple ring on the skillet.

Pancake Topping Ideas:

There are many different toppings for these pancakes. These are some of our favorites.

Pure Maple Syrup
Flavored Syrup. Try other varieties of syrup. We like blueberry, strawberry and butter pecan.
Butter. Top the warm pancakes with butter and it will melt easily.
Whipped Cream
Powdered Sugar
Whipped Cream
Sprinkles
Cherries

Variation Ideas:

Pancake Mix – We love making pancakes from scratch, but you can easily use a pancake mix to make the pancakes.
Pineapple – The pineapple ring is how the classic cake is made, but you use other cuts of pineapples.
Nuts – Add in nuts to the pancake mix for texture and flavor.
Warm Spices – You can easily add in warm, fall spice to the pancake mix. A teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice is always a family favorite.