Description
A cozy and comforting dessert featuring baked bananas, a buttery biscuit-like topping, and a spiced sauce, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk (or a dairy-free milk alternative)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or a neutral oil.
- Toss sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix gently.
- Pour the melted butter into the prepared dish. Arrange the banana slices over the butter. If using nuts, sprinkle them over the bananas.
- Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk until just combined.
- Spoon or spread the topping over the bananas, leaving some banana slices peeking through. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Let the cobbler rest for 10 minutes before serving warm with ice cream, cream, or yogurt.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Keep banana slices even for consistent baking. Don’t overmix the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern