Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

Ingredients

• For the Pancakes:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 tbsp sugar 🍯
• 1 tsp baking powder ✨
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 tsp salt 🧂
• 1 cup buttermilk 🥛
• 1 egg 🥚
• 2 tbsp melted butter 🧈
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• For the Caramelized Pineapple:
• 1 tbsp butter 🧈
• 1 tbsp brown sugar 🍯
• 1 tsp cinnamon ✨
• 4 pineapple rings, fresh or canned 🍍
• For Toppings:
• Maple syrup 🍁
• Whipped cream (optional) 🍦
• Toasted coconut flakes (optional) 🥥

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Pancake Batter
2. 2In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Let sit for 5 minutes. 🥄✨
3. 32️⃣ Caramelize the Pineapple
4. 4In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Add pineapple rings and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and caramelized. Set aside. 🍍🔥
5. 53️⃣ Cook the Pancakes
6. 6Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with butter. Place a caramelized pineapple ring in the pan, then pour ¼ cup of pancake batter over it. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute. Repeat with remaining batter. 🥞🔥
7. 74️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
8. 8Stack the pancakes, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with whipped cream or toasted coconut flakes for extra tropical flavor! 🍁🥥✨