Heat oil in deep-fat fryer or heavy 6-quart saucepan to 350 degrees. Combine pancake mix and water in medium bowl.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Love pineapple upside-down cake? It's even better deep-fried on a stick, drizzled with cherry sauce!
Follow along with our deep-fat frying how-to.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Hy-Vee vegetable oil, for frying | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee buttermilk complete pancake & waffle mix | ||
| ⅔ c. water | ||
| 1 (1.3-lb.) pkg. Hy-Vee Short Cuts pineapple chunks | ||
| 3 tbsp. maraschino cherry juice | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee corn starch | ||
| Hy-Vee powdered sugar, for sprinkling | ||
| Hy-Vee maraschino cherries, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Deep-fat fryer or heavy 6-qt. saucepan
- Medium bowl
- Wooden skewers
- Small saucepan
Directions
Thread pineapple on wooden skewer; dip pineapple chunks into pancake batter, turning to coat completely. Fry skewers in batches 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from oil, let cool.
Mix together cherry juice and corn starch in small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking continuously until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Sprinkled fried pineapple with powdered sugar and drizzle with cherry sauce. Garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
Nutrition facts cannot be accurately calculated for fried foods.