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Pineapple Bread: The Ultimate Tropical Upside-Down Loaf Recipe

This Pineapple Bread features a moist vanilla batter studded with crushed pineapple, topped with caramelized pineapple rings and glossy maraschino cherries. A clear sugar glaze adds the perfect finish to this tropical, golden-brown dessert loaf.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour 250g
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar 200g
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter 115g, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream 120ml
  • 1 cup Crushed pineapple 225g, well-drained
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract 15ml
  • 2 units Large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar 50g
  • 3 units Pineapple rings Canned in juice
  • 3 units Maraschino cherries Patted dry
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar 60g

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch Loaf Pan Light-colored metal preferred.
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer For draining crushed pineapple.
  • 1 White Ceramic Platter For the final reveal.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt 2 tbsp butter in the loaf pan, sprinkle with brown sugar, and arrange pineapple rings and cherries.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Fold in dry ingredients and crushed pineapple bits.
  3. Pour batter into pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Cool for 10 minutes, flip onto a platter, and drizzle with a clear sugar glaze made from pineapple juice and powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 4gFat: 12gFiber: 1g

Notes

Ensure crushed pineapple is bone-dry for the best texture.
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
Keyword Pineapple Bread,Pineapple Upside Down Bread,Tropical Quick Bread

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