Southern Banana Cobbler Comfort (Printable Version)
Golden baked banana cobbler with a buttery, pillowy topping that brings warm Southern comfort straight to your table.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish with softened butter, coating the bottom and sides evenly.
02 - In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced bananas with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until the slices are evenly coated. Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and milk, stirring just until a thick, pourable batter forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the topping tender.
04 - Spoon the batter over the banana filling, spreading gently to cover most of the fruit surface. Sprinkle with coarse sugar for a crisp, caramelized top if desired.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is deep golden brown and the filling is actively bubbling around the edges of the dish.
06 - Let the cobbler rest for at least 10 minutes before serving warm. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic presentation.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The butter topping puffs up like a warm blanket over sweet, spiced bananas and it feels like a hug on a plate
- It comes together in one bowl for the filling and one for the topping with zero fancy technique required
02 -
- Do not use bananas that are still green or even mostly yellow because the filling will lack sweetness and depth
- Resist the urge to stir the topping into the filling because the magic happens when that batter sits on top and bakes into its own layer
03 -
- Toss a handful of chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips into the banana filling before baking for an extra layer of texture and flavor
- Plant-based milk and vegan butter work as a one-to-one swap if you need this to be dairy-free, and the result is still deeply satisfying