Description
This Southern Banana Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert featuring ripe bananas baked beneath a golden, fluffy biscuit topping. Enhanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of lemon juice, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, this easy-to-make cobbler brings classic Southern flavor to your table.
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 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
For Serving (Optional)
- Ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the cobbler evenly.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Bananas: In a large bowl, toss the sliced bananas with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Let this mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve and the bananas to release their juices.
- Assemble Banana Layer: Pour the banana mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to form the base layer of your cobbler.
- Make the Biscuit Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, white sugar, and nutmeg if using. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, then add the melted butter. Mix until just combined; the batter will be slightly thick.
- Top the Bananas: Spoon dollops of the biscuit batter over the banana layer. Spread it gently with a spoon; it’s fine if some banana mixture peeks 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 into the topping comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- You can substitute light brown sugar for dark brown sugar if preferred.
- If you prefer a less sweet topping, reduce the white sugar to 2 tablespoons.
- For a nutty variation, sprinkle chopped pecans over the biscuit batter before baking.
- Allowing the banana mixture to sit helps develop flavor and prevents the biscuits from becoming soggy.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
