Pineapple Not-Upside-Down Muffins #SundaySupper

A warm, tasty muffin.

When the girls and I started baking we found a basic muffin recipe that is versatile and simple. We worked on it for a long time and finally have it to our liking. From that basic recipe we make many different versions.This version is a family favorite. 

Muffins are forgiving and easy for even the youngest helper to assist in creating. Making muffins is also the time when the girls learned basic cooking skills like cracking eggs. Cooking with my girls started as a way to keep them occupied and quickly changed to teaching them basic kitchen skills.

Here is our first attempt at a how-to video:

I hope you forgive my cutting off the recording so early. I will learn for next time. On to the recipe!

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (whole wheat pastry flour is best, but not necessary)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup crushed pineapple
• 1/4 cup or so of butterscotch chips (to your taste)

Mix flours, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. In another medium bowl mix egg, oil, pineapple juice,  and brown sugar. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently stir in cherries and pineapple. Place batter in 12 greased muffin tins and sprinkle butterscotch chips on top. I like a few but the girls like to add a lot. To each his own. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until done. Stick a tooth pick in the center of a muffin and if it comes out clean the muffins are ready. Cool in the tin 5-10 minutes and then remove to a wire rack or a plate to cool. Whatever you do, don't leave the finished muffins on the kitchen counter for the two year-old to help herself in the morning for breakfast. All of your butterscotch chips will disappear.

Waiting for her next task.

Filling the tins.

Baby bird waiting for her one chip.

After your helpers are done and the muffins are ready to cook you should reward them for their hard work. Have them open their mouths and drop a butterscotch chip inside. This baby bird act is repeated each time we work with any type of chip.

The #SundaySupper Group was excited to have the Kids in the Kitchen this week.  They quickly met with their loved ones and inspired each other to come up with these fabulous recipes that we will share with you this week starting at 3 pm EST.

Start your day:

• Panko Encrusted French Toast Sticks ~Doggie At the Dinner Table 
• Pineapple Not-Upside Down Muffins ~In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Bacon, Egg & Sausage Breakfast Cups ~Daily Dish Recipes 
• Buttermilk French Toast with Homemade Cinnamon – Raisin Bread ~What Smells So Good

Healthy Snackers:

• Snack Attack: 3 Healthy Choices for Little Nibblers ~Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Fruit Salad in an Orange Cup ~Mama’s Blissful Bites 

Main Squeeze:

• Whole-wheat Pretzel Dogs ~Family Spice
• Poblano Mac ‘N Cheese ~Juanita’s Cocina
• Coconut Chicken and Shrimp ~Super for a Steal 
• Lunie and Mini-me’s Grilled Pizza ~Cravings of a Lunatic
• Hedgehog Meatballs and Chili Dog Pie ~Cooking by the Seat of our Pants
• Walking Tostada ~Shockingly Delicious
• Mini Sausage Rolls ~Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Mini Corn Dog Muffins ~In The Kitchen With KP
• Mexican Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers with Homemade Guacamole ~Cupcakes and Kale Chips
• Threaded Spaghetti Hot Dog Bites ~Damn Delicious
• Golden Potato Patties ~My Trials in the Kitchen 
• Grilled Chicken Wings in Sesame Flavors ~The Queen’s Notebook
• Spaghetti Tacos ~Girlichef
• Parmesan Corn on the Cob ~Home Cooking Memories 
• Yum Yum Salmon  ~Family Foodie
• Pad Thai ~Meal Planning Magic 
• Chicken Tortilla Bake ~Mrs. Mama Hen

Sweet Treats:

• Chocolate Slab ~Happy Baking Days 
• Chocolate Chip Cut-Out Cookies ~Chocolate Moosey
• Self-Crust Coconut Pie ~Magnolia Days
• Fresh Cherry Clafoutis ~The Meltaways
• Wolf’s Wonderful Peanut Butter-Brownie Fudge Sundaes ~The Weekend Gourmet
• Cookies and Cream Ice Cream ~The Messy Baker Blog
• Healthy Creamy Caramel Apple Parfaits with Greek Yogurt ~Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Chocolate and Salted Caramel Pudding Pops ~Hezzi-D’s Cooks and Books
• Chocolate Cheese Turnover ~Basic and Delicious 
• Chocotorta Vintage Kitchen Notes 
• Oatmeal and M&M Cookies ~That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Purple Blueberry Cake ~Tora’s Real Food
• Tropical Popsicles ~Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again
• Carrot Cupcakes ~Diabetic Foodie

Brenda is hosting this special event  and we would love for you to join us.  We will be sharing great family recipes all afternoon and want you to share yours with us! Our #SundaySupper live chat will start at 3 pm EST.  Follow us on twitter by using hashtag #Sundaysupper or using Tweetchat.

We love to feature your recipes on our #sundaysupper pinterest board and share them with all our followers.

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