Southern Banana Cobbler (Print Version)
Sweet bananas baked beneath a golden, buttery crust.
# What You'll Need:
→ Banana Filling
01 - 5 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 tsp salt
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cobbler Topping
10 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
13 - 1/4 tsp salt
14 - 1/2 cup whole milk
15 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the banana slices with both sugars, 2 tbsp melted butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the topping. Stir in milk and 1/3 cup melted butter until just combined; do not over-mix.
04 - Spoon the cobbler batter evenly over the banana mixture. Gently spread to cover most of the filling.
05 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden and a toothpick inserted into the crust comes out clean.
06 - Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It uses simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
- The contrast between the soft fruit and crunchy top is pure magic.
02 -
- Do not over-mix the batter or the cobbler topping will become tough.
- Make sure your bananas are ripe enough to mash slightly when stirred.
03 -
- Grease the baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Serve it warm for the best texture contrast.