Description
Experience the ultimate comfort dessert: Southern Banana Cobbler. Ripe bananas bake beneath a “magic” batter that crisps over liquid gold (melted butter).
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large, ripe bananas (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the 1/2 cup butter into a 9×13 inch baking dish and set the dish in the oven while it preheats until the butter is completely melted. Remove the dish carefully once the butter is liquid.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Gradually whisk in the whole milk until a smooth, thin batter forms. Do not overmix.
- Step 3: Pour the prepared batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish—do not stir the mixture. Arrange the sliced banana rounds evenly across the top of the batter.
- Step 4: In a small separate bowl, combine the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the banana slices.
- Step 5: Bake the cobbler for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is puffed, golden brown, and the fruit mixture is bubbling thickly around the edges.
- Step 6: Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving, as this allows the syrup to thicken properly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For best texture, store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though the topping may soften slightly.
- To revive the cobbler's topping, reheat individual servings uncovered in a toaster oven or standard oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 10 minutes until warmed through.
- Elevate the rich banana flavor by serving generous scoops alongside salted caramel ice cream or a dollop of fresh, lightly sweetened whipped cream.
- The secret to a perfect crust is avoiding the urge to stir the batter and melted butter; this creates a self-separating magic where the batter bakes into the base and the butter creates the crispy layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 175g)
- Calories: 410
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 41g