Description
Sweet Southern hospitality shines through this irresistible banana cobbler, blending comfort and nostalgia in every delectable spoonful. Warm, buttery crust and caramelized bananas invite you to savor a slice of homemade happiness straight from grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Baking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare a 350°F (175°C) oven environment for optimal baking conditions.
- Macerate banana slices with sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a mixing vessel, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Create a dry foundation by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Incorporate cold butter into the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter or fingertips to generate a textured, crumbly consistency.
- Introduce milk gradually, gently stirring until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Transfer the marinated banana mixture into a baking dish, ensuring an even, uniform distribution.
- Strategically dollop the prepared dough across the banana landscape, creating rustic, uneven peaks and valleys.
- Craft a fragrant topping by blending brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then generously scatter over the cobbler’s surface.
- Position the assembled cobbler in the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 45-50 minutes until the topping achieves a golden, crisp exterior and the filling bubbles with caramelized intensity.
Notes
- Ripeness matters for optimal banana flavor, choose slightly overripe bananas with brown spots for deeper sweetness.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch and nutty depth.
- Consider reducing sugar for a less sweet version or substitute with honey or maple syrup for alternative sweetness.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to complement the warm, spiced cobbler texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern United States
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 263 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg