If you’re looking for a way to turn your backyard brunch into a tropical getaway, these Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes on the Blackstone griddle are your new obsession. They’ve got that caramelized fruit-and-butter magic of a pineapple upside down cake — but flipped into a fluffy, golden pancake that screams weekend vibes.
Cooking these on the Blackstone gives you that perfect griddle-seared edge and lets you batch them up for a crowd (or meal prep — no judgment here).
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🍍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I’ve made plenty of pancake recipes on this site, like these Blackstone Blueberry Pancakes and Trisha Yearwood’s Blueberry Pancakes, and they come out perfect on the Blackstone every time!
- Caramelized pineapple + warm brown sugar topping = YES PLEASE
- Makes the cutest brunch centerpiece
- Blackstone griddle = crisp edges + super even cooking
- Totally customizable — use rings, chunks, or fresh pineapple
- Crowd-pleasing and totally Insta-worthy 🌞
🛒 Ingredients Needed for Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes
- 1 ½ cups pancake mix (any boxed mix or your favorite homemade recipe)
- 1 cup water or milk (dairy-free if needed)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 can pineapple slices (drained and patted dry)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
- Maraschino cherries (optional but cute!)
- Cooking spray or Blackstone oil
Substitution Tips:
- Use fresh pineapple chunks or rings if you have them!
- Want it WW-friendly? Use Kodiak Cakes mix + spray butter + light brown sugar.
- Use Kodiak Cakes mix and water – will add more protein
- Spray lightly with avocado oil instead of butter
- Limit brown sugar to 1 teaspoon per cake
- Skip the cherry or use a small piece of strawberry
🔥 How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes on a Blackstone Griddle
Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-low heat.
Step 1 In a bowl, mix the pancake batter: pancake mix, water (or milk), egg, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Step 2 Lightly oil the griddle and melt butter in small rounds (where you’ll place the pineapple). Add a pineapple slice (or chunks) to the melted butter and sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar. (Optional) Place a cherry in the center of each ring 🍒
Step 3 Pour ¼ cup pancake batter gently over each pineapple ring, letting it spread. Cook for about 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form and edges start to firm.
Step 4 Flip carefully and cook another 2–3 minutes, until golden brown.Serve warm with extra butter, syrup, or a drizzle of pineapple juice glaze!
🧠 Pro Tip: Make sure your pineapple is dry before putting it on the griddle — too much moisture can keep it from caramelizing.
Recipe FAQS
Yes! Just slice it into ½-inch rings or use tidbits. Make sure they’re dry before caramelizing.
Totally! Just follow the same instructions and keep heat medium-low for even cooking.
Add a little extra baking powder to your mix or use buttermilk instead of water.
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Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes Blackstone
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6
Category: Easy
Method: Blackstone
Cuisine: American
Description
If you’re looking for a way to turn your backyard brunch into a tropical getaway, these Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes on the Blackstone griddle are your new obsession.
1 ½ cups pancake mix (any boxed mix or your favorite homemade recipe)
1 cup water or milk (dairy-free if needed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 can pineapple slices (drained and patted dry)
2 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
Maraschino cherries (optional but cute!)
Cooking spray or Blackstone oil
Instructions
In a bowl, mix the pancake batter: pancake mix, water (or milk), egg, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Lightly oil the griddle and melt butter in small rounds (where you’ll place the pineapple). Add a pineapple slice (or chunks) to the melted butter and sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar. (Optional) Place a cherry in the center of each ring 🍒
Pour ¼ cup pancake batter gently over each pineapple ring, letting it spread. Cook for about 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form and edges start to firm.
Flip carefully and cook another 2–3 minutes, until golden brown.Serve warm with extra butter, syrup, or a drizzle of pineapple juice glaze!
Notes
Make sure your pineapple is dry before putting it on the griddle — too much moisture can keep it from caramelizing.
