Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this delicious Southern Banana Cobbler. Ripe bananas are baked with a sweet and spiced filling, topped with a buttery cobbler crust, and served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Filling:
- 6 ripe bananas, sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Cobbler Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
Serving Suggestions:
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Slice the bananas about 1/4 inch thick.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced bananas with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, water, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Let it Sit: Allow the banana mixture to sit for about 15-20 minutes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cold buttermilk, melted and slightly cooled butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the banana filling into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the Topping: Gently pour the cobbler topping over the banana filling.
- Sprinkle with Sugar (Optional): If desired, sprinkle the top of the cobbler with turbinado sugar.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the spices in the filling to suit your taste preferences.
- This cobbler is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two.
- Feel free to add a handful of chopped nuts to the cobbler for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Southern Banana Cobbler, Banana Dessert, Southern Dessert, Cobbler Recipe
