Mincemeat Upside Down Cake Simplified Recipes

EASY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Drain pineapple; reserve 3/4 cup juice.
• Stir together melted butter and brown sugar in 12-inch skillet with heat-proof handle. Arrange pineapple slices in sugar mixture. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
• Prepare cake mix according to package directions, replacing water with reserved 3/4 cup juice. Pour batter evenly over pineapple.
• Bake at 350 degrees F., 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool 5 minutes. Loosen edges and invert onto serving platter.
• Note: Cake can be baked in 13x9-inch baking pan instead of skillet. Prepare and assemble cake as above except cut two pineapple slices in half and place whole slices along edges of pan and halved slices in center. Place cherries in center of slices. Bake and cool as above.
• Mini Upside Down Cakes:
• Drain 1 can (20 oz.) DOLE® Crushed Pineapple, reserve juice.
• Grease 24 muffin cups. Stir 1/3 cup melted butter with 2/3 cup packed brown sugar.
• Evenly spoon mixture into bottom of cups; spoon about 1 tablespoon crushed pineapple over sugar mixture.
• Prepare cake mix as above. Evenly pour batter into cups.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
• Invert onto serving platter. Makes 24.
• Per Serving: 293 calories, 7g fat (4g sat.), 0mg cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate, 1g protein

MINCEMEAT UPSIDE DOWN CAKE (SIMPLIFIED)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spread melted butter evenly over bottom of 9" square cake pan OR a 10" round cake pan.
• Sprinkle sugar evenly over butter.
• Combine mincemeat & pineapple, then spread this mixture evenly oover butter/brown sugar mixture.
• Prepare cake batter according to package directions, then pour it over mincemeat/pineapple mixture.
• Bake 55-60 minutes, remove from oven & invert pan immediately over serving platter, but LEAVE IN PAN for several minutes before removing.
• Serve warm or cold with a hard sauce or whipping cream.

MINI UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES

Steps:

• Brush four 4-ounce ramekins with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar in the bottom of each and line with sliced pineapple. Whisk 1 egg, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 3 tablespoons melted butter and a dash of vanilla in a bowl, then stir in 1/2 cup flour, 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt. Divide among the ramekins. Bake at 350 degrees F, 20 minutes. Let cool, then unmold and top with confectioners' sugar.

MINCEMEAT UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pour melted butter into 13"x9" baking dish, tilting to cover bottom completely.
• Scatter 1/4 cup brown sugar & the 1 cup chopped walnuts over butter.
• Spread mincemeat over nuts, & set pan aside.
• Sift remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar into large bowl, then whisk in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt & spices, blending thoroughly.
• In large mixer bowl, beat shortening & sugar together until light & creamed.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla.
• Set mixer on low speed & mix in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
• Pour over mincemeat.
• Bake 40 minutes, or until done.
• Remove from oven & immediately loosen sides of cake.
• Invert onto large platter, but leave pan in place for 5 minutes before CAREFULLY lifting off.
• May be served warm or cooled, with sweetened whipped cream or with ice cream.

EASY MINCEMEAT

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients, except the brandy, in a large saucepan. Cook over a low heat for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and suet have completely dissolved.
• Remove from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature before stirring in the brandy. The mincemeat may look loose at this stage, but it will continue to thicken. You can encase it in pastry as soon as it's cooled. Alternatively, spoon the warm mincemeat into a large sterilised jar or several smaller ones (see tip, below). Will keep in a cool, dry place for up to six months.

MINCEMEAT

Steps:

• Combine cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Reserve 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat. Store the rest in a small jar for a later use.
• Inspect two 12-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until mincemeat is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Combine apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir gently until butter has melted. Stir in chopped almonds, orange zest, 1 teaspoon of mixed spice, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set mincemeat aside to cool down for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy. Spoon into sterilized jars.