Southern Banana Cobbler (Printable Version)
Comforting caramelized bananas under a golden, buttery crust.
# Ingredient List:
→ Filling
01 - 4 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 0.5 cup granulated sugar
03 - 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Cobbler Topping
10 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 0.5 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1.5 tsp baking powder
13 - 0.5 tsp salt
14 - 0.5 cup whole milk
15 - 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnish
17 - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the sliced bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and pinch of salt. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring gently, until the bananas are slightly softened and the mixture is saucy.
03 - Remove the skillet from heat and spread the banana mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Spoon the batter in dollops over the banana mixture. Use a spatula to gently spread, leaving some areas exposed for a rustic finish.
06 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out clean.
07 - Let cool for 10–15 minutes. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The contrast between the warm, spiced fruit and the golden, cake like topping is pure comfort.
- It uses simple pantry staples to create a dessert that tastes like it came from a bakery.
02 -
- Do not over mix the cobbler batter or the texture will become tough and rubbery instead of tender.
- Let the dish rest for at least 10 minutes after baking to allow the fruit filling to set slightly.
03 -
- Use bananas that are almost fully brown with spots for the sweetest, most robust flavor.
- If the top is browning too fast, tent the dish loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.