Description
A classic Southern Banana Cobbler featuring ripe bananas topped with a fluffy biscuit batter and baked to golden perfection, offering a warm, comforting dessert best served with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Banana Mixture
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Biscuit Topping
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for extra flavor)
Optional for Serving
- Ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Grease the Baking Dish: Use butter or cooking spray to grease a 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Bananas: In a large bowl, toss the sliced bananas with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt to combine flavors.
- Let it Sit: Allow the banana mixture to rest for 5-10 minutes so the sugar dissolves and the bananas release some juice.
- Assemble Banana Layer: Pour the banana mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out.
- Make the Biscuit Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, white sugar, and nutmeg if using.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, then pour in the melted butter and stir until just combined; the batter will be slightly thick.
- Top the Cobbler: Spoon dollops of the biscuit batter over the banana layer, spreading gently but it’s fine if some banana shows through.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes after baking to set before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe bananas with some brown spots.
- The lemon juice helps prevent the bananas from browning and adds a subtle tartness.
- Do not overmix the biscuit batter to keep it light and fluffy.
- Optional ground nutmeg adds a warm spice note but can be omitted if preferred.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
