May 7, 2023

Desserts

Mini Upside Down Pineapple

Mini Upside Down Pineapple are perfect for when you want that upside down pineapple taste without all the mess and stress. You only need a few simple ingredients like puff pastry sheets, pineapple, coconut sugar and honey. They are perfect flakey, sweet and delicious.

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a hand holding one of the upside down pineapples.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Mini Upside Down Pineapple comes together with only three simple ingredients.
They are completely customizable by using your favorite fresh fruit like peaches, pears, pineapple or apples.
These tarts taste amazing with some ice cream, yogurt or just one their own.
Use pre-made puff pastry for simplicity.
Top the off with powdered sugar if desired.
Check out my upside down pear tart for another great and simple idea!

Ingredients And Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Mini Upside Down Pineapple. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

Use pre-made puff pastry for a quick, no fuss dessert. You can find them in the frozen section of most grocery stores.

Honey caramelizes in the oven and gives these tarts a delicious sweet glaze. I have not tested this recipe with any other sweetener.

Coconut sugar gives a lovely caramel like flavor.

You can customize these tarts by using your favorite fresh fruit like peaches, pears, apples or even pineapple.

the four ingredients that you need to make these upside down pineapples in individual containers.

How To Make

ONE: First thaw puff pastry sheets according to package. Then, when ready use a cooke cutter or the top of a small bowl and cut out 4 circles. This size must be slightly larger than the pineapple rings.

a thawed puff pastry sheet with 4 equal circles cut out.

TWO: Next, add honey to a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper and then sprinkle coconut sugar over the honey. Add on the pineapple rings next.

honey and coconut sugar added to a baking sheet.

a pineapple ring added on top of the honey and coconut sugar.

THREE: Finish it off with a puff pastry slice, then using your hands mend the sheet to the fruit. Spray with non-stick spray or coat with an egg wash and bake.

puff pastry added on top of the honey and pineapple.

FOUR: When done baking, flip over and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and enjoy!

the upside down pineapples baked with a caramelized topping.

Tips And Tricks

Use pre-made puff pastry, it can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores.

Feel free to use your favorite fresh fruit to make these your own, I’d recommend pineapple, peaches, pears or apples.

Once down, use a spatula to flip them right side up.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

How To Serve And Store

Serve this Mini Upside Down Pineapple warm and enjoy with vanilla ice cream, yogurt or just on it’s own.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer for best results.

a hand holding one of the pineapples with a bite taken out of it.

Taste And Texture

This Mini Upside Down Pineapple is sweet and filled with caramelized honey.

The texture is flakey, crispy and incredibly delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these gluten free?

Yes, as long as you use a certified gluten free puff pastry.

What fruit works best for this recipe?

I’d recommend pineapple, peaches, pears or apples.

Whats the best way to serve these?

Serve warm and enjoy with vanilla ice cream, yogurt or just on it’s own.

Other Recipes You May Like

If you make these Mini Upside Down Pineapple, I would really appreciate a comment and rating down below, under the recipe card. Don’t forget to take a picture and tag me over on Instagram, Tiktok or Pinterest!

Mini Upside Down Pineapple

4.7 based on 3 reviews

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PREP TIME:

15 minutes

COOK TIME:

25 minutes

TOTAL TIME:

40 minutes

Author - Hannah

Ingredients

1 package of puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed.
8 tbsp of honey
4 tbsp of coconut sugar, divided
8 pineapple rings

SCALE:

YIELDS:

8 upside down pineapples

Directions

First thaw puff pastry sheets according to package. When ready, preheat the oven to 375F.
Then, when ready use a cooke cutter or the top of a small bowl and cut out 4 circles in the puff pastry. This size must be slightly larger than the pineapple rings.
Next, add honey to a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper and then sprinkle coconut sugar over the honey. Add on the pineapple rings next.
Finish it off with a puff pastry slice, then using your hands mend the sheet to the fruit.
Spray with non-stick spray or coat with an egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
When done baking, flip over and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Use pre-made puff pastry, it can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores.
Feel free to use your favorite fresh fruit to make these your own, I’d recommend pineapple, peaches, pears or apples.
Once down, use a spatula to flip them right side up.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.