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Old Fashioned Banana Cobbler

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A cozy, easy-to-make dessert featuring ripe bananas baked under a flaky caramel crust, perfect for warm indulgence on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cold butter, cubed (115g)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml), room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish or oven-safe skillet with butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss sliced bananas with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
  4. Cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  5. Pour milk into the flour and butter mixture and stir gently until just combined to form a slightly sticky, shaggy dough.
  6. Spread banana mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over bananas if using.
  7. Dollop the dough over the bananas in spoonfuls, leaving some gaps for the dough to spread and bake into a crisp crust.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until crust is golden brown and banana filling is bubbling at the edges.
  9. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use cold butter to ensure a flaky crust. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough crust. Lemon juice keeps bananas bright and adds subtle tang. Caramel sauce is optional but highly recommended for added moisture and flavor. If crust browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Place a baking sheet below to catch drips if filling bubbles over. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum if needed. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and plant-based milk.

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