Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

for a lazy morning breakfast

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

263
calories
3g
fat
46,8g
carbohydrates
3,9g
protein
45mg
cholesterol
340mg
sodium
Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

Recipe Description

Looking for a new take on your favorite pineapple upside-down cake recipe? These Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes are a simple way to give a new twist to the ever-popular classic. These pancakes are pretty and delicious and make a fantastic breakfast treat or brunch. Besides, you can whip them up with much less time and effort! 

Each pancake features a thick slice of fresh pineapple and homemade maraschino cherry. The brown sugar caramelizes on the bottom of the pancakes giving them a nice and crunchy texture. Perfect for a weekend breakfast! Just be sure to enjoy the pancakes warm topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup for that finishing touch.

To make the Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make pancake batter

    3 min
    Step 1 - Pineapple Upside-Down PancakesStep 1 - Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups Bisquick, 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

  2. 2

    Cook

    2 min
    Step 2 - Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

    Melt about 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat and drop about ¼ cup pancake batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add pineapple and cherry

    1 min
    Step 3 - Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

    Top the pancake with a pineapple ring and add a cherry in the center of it. Sprinkle with some brown sugar and cook until the edges start to bubble, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Flip and reduce heat

    3 min
    Step 4 - Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

    Flip, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for about 3 minutes or until golden.

  5. 5

    Repeat

    20 min
    Step 5 - Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

    Repeat with the remaining pancake batter.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

    Serve the pancakes immediately with whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.

These Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes will take you on a culinary journey to Hawaii. Try them this weekend, and please come back to leave a comment below!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Mark
November 5, 2024
Verified

Superb!

Tom
April 15, 2024
Verified

Incredible! I made these pancakes on a lazy Sunday and they were a hit. The pineapple and cherry made breakfast feel special. I’ve never been good at pancakes, but these were easy and delicious. Will definitely make again next weekend!

Hilda
October 11, 2023
Verified

¡OMG! Estas pancakes son un sueño. 😍 Hice esto en un brunch y todos se volvieron locos. La piña caramelizada es simplemente un lujo. ¡Nunca había visto a mis amigos tan felices! Esta receta se va directo a mi corazón. 💖 ¡Tienes que probarlo!

Zara
October 10, 2023
Verified

OMG these pancakes are the bomb! Whipped em up for brunch and my friends couldn't stop raving. The pineapple and cherry combo is just perfect!

Marky
October 3, 2023
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Yummy and fun!

Linda
August 4, 2023
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These Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes were a hit at my brunch! I tried them on a whim, and they turned out to be so quick and easy. The caramelized pineapple gave them an amazing crunch. Everyone went back for seconds, so yummy!

Zara Thompson
August 2, 2023
Verified

Superb! These pancakes brightened up our family brunch last weekend. Everyone loved them!

Gina
July 9, 2023
Verified

OMG these Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes are pure magic! I whipped them up for my husband's b-day brunch and he couldn't stop raving. The caramelized edges were so crunchy, just like I remember from my childhood. Gonna make these again soon for sure

Yannick Smith
March 18, 2023
Verified

Superb breakfast delight!

Chloe
January 11, 2023
Verified

OMG, these Pancakes are the bomb! Made 'em for brunch last weekend and my hubby couldn't get enough. So easy to whip up and tons of yumminess. Definitely a keeper for our lazy Sunday mornings!

Laura Simmons
February 28, 2022
Verified

Delicious! Made these on a lazy Sunday, pure bliss.

Ellie
February 5, 2022
Verified

I made these Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes for a surprise brunch. My husband loved them! The pineapple and cherries reminded us of our wedding cake. They are not only super delish, but also easy to whip up. Thank you for this recipe!

Athina
November 5, 2021
Verified

These pancakes look amazing! And it was delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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