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Southern Banana Cobbler

Southern Banana Cobbler

  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free flour substitution)

Description

Southern Banana Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert blending the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a buttery cinnamon-spiced cobbler topping. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it bakes to a golden bubbly perfection that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Served warm with ice cream or whipped cream, this versatile cobbler offers nostalgic, heartwarming flavors that deepen even more the next day.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced (yellow with brown spots for sweetness)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk for vegan)
  • 1/3 cup melted butter (or vegan butter substitute)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bananas: Peel and slice ripe bananas into evenly sized pieces to ensure they soften uniformly during baking. Arrange them evenly in your greased baking dish.
  2. Make the cobbler batter: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined—the batter will be thick but smooth.
  3. Assemble and bake: Pour the batter evenly over the banana slices in the baking dish, spreading gently to cover. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.
  4. Rest and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving. This helps the flavors settle and the cobbler sets for easier slicing.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Mix batter only until combined to keep the topping light and tender.
  • Grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
  • Let the cobbler cool slightly before slicing to avoid it falling apart.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of cobbler)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: banana cobbler, southern dessert, baked banana dessert, comforting dessert, easy cobbler recipe, gluten-free cobbler, banana dessert

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