Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Drain pineapple; save juice.
2. 2
   Melt butter in pan (iron skillet).
3. 3
   Add brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of juice.
4. 4
   Add syrup to water to make 1/2 cup; set aside.
5. 5
   Arrange pineapple in bottom of pan.
6. 6
   Cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
7. 7
   Add eggs and vanilla.
8. 8
   Beat until fluffy.
9. 9
   Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
10. 10
    Add to creamed mixture alternately with the 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, beating after each addition.
11. 11
    Spread over pineapple.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool 5 minutes.
14. 14
    Invert plate.
15. 15
    Serve warm.