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Southern Banana Cobbler

Southern Banana Cobbler
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Southern Banana Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert featuring ripe bananas baked under a tender, buttery, and spiced crust. This comforting treat combines natural banana sweetness with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, making it perfect for a cozy family gathering or a nostalgic finale to any meal. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s delightful served warm alone or topped with ice cream for an irresistible Southern hospitality experience.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4–5 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced into medium-thick rounds
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bananas: Peel and slice ripe bananas into medium-thick rounds to ensure they hold their shape and release their natural sweetness as they bake.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt so that the spices and leavening are evenly distributed.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then stir in the milk to form a soft batter for the cobbler topping.
  4. Assemble the Cobbler: Grease a baking dish and arrange the sliced bananas evenly in the bottom. Pour the batter over the bananas, covering them evenly but do not stir to combine.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cobbler topping light and tender.
  • Use cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture for a flaky, golden crust.
  • Serve the cobbler warm for the best taste experience.
  • Consider baking in a cast iron skillet for rustic presentation and even baking.

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