Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Classic Southern Banana Cobbler, a warm and comforting dessert that combines ripe bananas with a tender, golden-brown topping. Perfect for cozy evenings, this recipe is sure to become your new favorite treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or grease it with butter.
- In a large bowl, gently mash about half of the sliced ripe bananas with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture. Add the remaining banana slices, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the bananas are well coated, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the remaining all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually pour in the milk (or buttermilk), stirring gently until just combined.
- Spoon dollops of the cobbler topping evenly over the banana filling in the baking dish. Sprinkle a tablespoon or two of granulated sugar over the top if desired.
- Bake for approximately 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the topping comes out clean. The banana filling should be bubbly around the edges.
- Let the cobbler rest for at least 15-20 minutes before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35-45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Ensure you use perfectly ripe bananas for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing the topping to maintain a tender texture. Serve warm for the best experience, and consider pairing it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.