Southern Banana Cobbler Comfort (Printable)
A cozy, golden baked dessert with ripe bananas and pillowy buttery topping — pure Southern comfort.
# What You Need:
→ Banana Filling
01 - 5 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 tsp cornstarch
08 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Cobbler Topping
09 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 - 2/3 cup whole milk
→ Assembly
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened for greasing dish
16 - 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish with softened butter.
02 - In a large bowl, gently toss sliced bananas with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Spread the mixture across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in melted butter and milk, stirring until just combined into a thick, pourable batter. Take care not to overmix.
04 - Spoon the batter over the banana filling, spreading gently to cover most of the fruit. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the top for added crunch if desired.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
06 - Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving warm. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic finish.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The topping puffs up like a soft blanket over the fruit and gets crackly on top while staying tender underneath
- It comes together with ingredients you probably already have sitting in your pantry right now
02 -
- Do not overmix the cobbler batter or it will turn tough instead of tender
- Letting it cool for those 10 minutes is not optional because the filling is molten hot straight from the oven
03 -
- Add a handful of chopped pecans to the banana filling for crunch that pairs perfectly with the soft topping
- Plant based milk and vegan butter work surprisingly well if you need a dairy free version