Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes
Transform your sweet potato game with this irresistible Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes recipe—a stunning twist on two beloved classics. This dish combines tender rounds of roasted sweet potatoes with a luscious layer of caramelized pineapple rings, buttery brown sugar glaze, and crunchy pecans. Hints of cinnamon and maple syrup add warmth and depth, while the dramatic inverted presentation wow your guests at the dinner table. Perfect as a show-stopping side dish or a unique dessert, this easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Whether you’re entertaining for the holidays or just indulging in a tropical-inspired treat, Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes will quickly become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 6 slices pineapple rings (canned or fresh)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 as needed cooking spray or oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish or cast-iron skillet with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Set them aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Pour the caramel mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the caramel, spaced evenly apart. Place a pecan in the center of each pineapple ring and scatter any remaining pecans around the dish.
Lay the sweet potato slices on top of the pineapple and caramel in a single, slightly overlapping layer.
Drizzle the maple syrup over the sweet potatoes, then cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
Take the dish out of the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Carefully invert the dish onto a large serving plate, ensuring the caramel and pineapple remain intact.
Drizzle the vanilla extract over the inverted dish for added aroma and serve warm. Enjoy your Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Potatoes as a side dish or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 909 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.6 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 976 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
