Description
This Southern Banana Cobbler is a comforting, classic dessert featuring ripe bananas baked under a tender cinnamon-spiced batter topping. It’s perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Mixture
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cobbler Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Optional Serving
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Bananas: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced ripe bananas with lemon juice to keep them from browning and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted unsalted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to form the batter.
- Layer Bananas: Spread the banana slices evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a base layer.
- Add Batter: Pour the batter evenly over the bananas, spreading it out carefully to cover all the fruit.
- Sprinkle Brown Sugar: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of the batter for a sweet, caramelized crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
- Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly, then serve warm topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Lemon juice prevents bananas from browning and adds a subtle tang.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cobbler light and tender.
- This cobbler can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Optional toppings like whipped cream or ice cream enhance the dessert’s richness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
