Best Macadamia Pineapple Muffins Recipes

BAKERY-STYLE UPSIDE-DOWN HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Place oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Generously grease 12 regular-size muffin tins (do not use paper liners for this).
• Divide and place the tidbits in the bottom of each muffin tin in a single layer.
• Top the pineapple with about 1 tablespoon brown sugar, then 1 teaspoon melted butter, then 1 teaspoon honey; set aside tins while preparing the muffin batter.
• To prepare the muffin batter; in a large bowl mix together flour with bran, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar until blended (can use less brown sugar if desired).
• In a medium bowl whisk egg with buttermilk, oil, vanilla and 3 tablespoons honey; pour into the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
• Divide and spoon batter into muffin cups on top of the pineapple mixture (fill almost to the top).
• Place the muffin tins on baking sheet to catch any spills.
• Bake for about 25 minutes, or until muffins test done.
• Cool muffins in tins for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile place a large piece of wax paper onto a cooling rack to catch any spills.
• Turn muffins out onto cooling rack upside down and remove from pan/s.

BANANA MACADAMIA MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in the bananas, coconut and pineapple. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in airtight containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.