Southern Banana Cobbler Comfort (Printer-friendly)
A cozy golden baked dessert with ripe bananas and buttery topping, capturing Southern kitchen nostalgia.
# What You'll Need:
→ Banana Filling
01 - 5 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 tsp cornstarch
08 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Cobbler Topping
09 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 - 2/3 cup whole milk
→ Assembly
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened for greasing dish
16 - 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish with softened butter.
02 - In a large bowl, gently toss sliced bananas with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Spread the mixture across the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in melted butter and milk, stirring until just combined into a thick, pourable batter. Avoid overmixing.
04 - Spoon the batter over the banana filling, spreading gently to cover most of the fruit. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a crunchy finish if desired.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
06 - Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving warm. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under twenty minutes of actual hands on work
- The topping puffs up golden and slightly crisp while the bananas underneath turn into something close to jam
02 -
- Overmixing the topping batter is the number one way to ruin the texture
- Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving makes a bigger difference than you'd expect
03 -
- Toss a handful of chopped pecans into the filling for crunch and a deeply Southern flavor
- Plant based milk and vegan butter work surprisingly well if you need a dairy free version