Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

Need a twist on a classic recipe? Look no further. Still all the same goodness as the cake but in bite size. There is one thing that makes the cupcakes better, you are guaranteed pineapple in every bite!

If I changed anything from the recipe I would try to make them with liners. It was a huge mess to clean up!! Also, the recipe called for one can of pineapple so you will notice some of mine only have one slice..buy TWO cans! :)

Have fun and enjoy!!

Ingredients:
1 box of yellow cake mix
2 18 oz cans of pineapple slices
18 oz of left over pineapple juice
3 eggs
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
1/3 cup of melted butter
2/3 cup of packed brown sugar
marchino cherries

Step One:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cupcake pans with cooking spray or line with cupcake liners. (Note: you will not be able to "flip" the cupcakes if you line them. You will be creating an inside upside down cupcake :) )
Also, cut pineapple slices into 4's and if you are using cherries, cut them in 1/2.

Step Two:
In a large bowl or stand alone mixer; mix together cake mix, eggs, oil and pineapple juice for 30 seconds on low. Beat for 2 minutes on medium.

Step Three:
Melt butter. Combine melted butter and brown sugar together. Pour 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar/butter into the bottom of each cupcake pan. Place two pineapple slices in each cupcake pan and a 1/2 of a cherry.

Step Four:
Pour 1/4 cup of batter into each of the cupcake pans. Bake for 20-25 mins.

Step Five:
Let cupcakes cool in the pan for about 10-15 mins. Cut along the edges of the cupcakes to loosen them from the pan. Flip onto a cooling rack or parchment paper and ENJOY!!

Fruit Salsa

I am madly in love with this recipe. It combines all things in my food life that I think are wonderful... strawberries, sugar, apples, sugar, kiwi, sugar and pita chips (with sugar!). It is a super simple recipe and looks absolutely beautiful when plated and served.

It is the best in the summer but when I can find good fruit (out of season) it is a must to make!!

Ingredients:
Carton of Strawberries
2 Apples
2 Kiwi
2 tablespoons of apply jelly
2 tablespoons of brown sugar

Step One:
Cut up all fruit into small pieces. Keep in mind you will be serving this with pita chips so the smaller the fruit chunks, the better.

Step Two:
Melt apply jelly in the microwave. Mix with brown sugar.

Step Three:
Pour jelly/sugar mixture over fruit. Toss together and serve with Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips.