Description
Southern Banana Cobbler is a warm, gooey comfort dessert made with ripe bananas, cinnamon-spiced syrup, and a soft, golden biscuit topping. It’s rich, nostalgic, and incredibly easy to make—perfect for Sunday suppers, potlucks, or when you’re craving a classic Southern treat.
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 5–6 ripe bananas (sliced)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- For the cobbler topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square or similar baking dish.
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In a mixing bowl, combine sliced bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir gently to coat bananas evenly.
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Pour the banana mixture into the prepared baking dish and drizzle melted butter over the top.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in milk and melted butter until a smooth batter forms.
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Spoon the batter over the banana filling and spread gently with a spatula.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
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Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Use bananas that are ripe but still firm—they hold their shape better while baking.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for a crunchy twist.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the batter before baking for a golden, sweet crust.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
