Southern Banana Cobbler Bliss (Recipe for Printing)

Southern cobbler with bananas, cinnamon, and a golden crust. Perfect for sharing and pure comfort.

# What You Need:

→ Banana Filling

01 - 5 to 6 large ripe bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Cobbler Topping

07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
14 - 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
15 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
16 - 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
17 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
18 - 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

→ Serving

19 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently toss sliced bananas with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add cold butter cubes and cut in using a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Gently stir in buttermilk and optional beaten egg just until a soft, shaggy dough forms. Fold in chopped pecans or walnuts.
05 - Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the banana filling, spreading gently for even coverage. Sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over the top.
06 - Place dish on the center rack and bake for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through, and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
07 - Allow cobbler to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Ripest bananas impart maximum flavor and sweetness to the filling.