Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Wow your guests with this stunning Pineapple Upside-Down Sweet Potatoes recipe! Sweet caramelized pineapple and brown sugar create a delicious topping for tender, perfectly spiced sweet potatoes. This show-stopping dish is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for holidays or a special weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 163.3 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes

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How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and pineapple juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
  3. Arrange pineapple rings evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the pineapple.
  4. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Arrange sweet potatoes over the pineapple and brown sugar mixture in the pan.
  6. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

3g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes?

Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes?

Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes has approximately 163.3 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes are Margarine, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, Unsweetened Pineapple Chunks, Sweet Potatoes. See the full list with measurements above.

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