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Delightful Bananas Foster Cobbler Recipe

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Delightful Bananas Foster Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert featuring caramelized bananas infused with rich brown sugar and warm spices, topped with a tender, flaky buttermilk cobbler crust. This dish beautifully combines the classic flavors of Bananas Foster with a luscious baked topping, making it perfect for cozy gatherings or a special treat.

Ingredients

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Banana Filling

  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Cobbler Topping

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or butter a 9×9-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish to prepare for baking.
  2. Cook the Bananas: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced bananas and cook them for 3-4 minutes until they soften and start to caramelize.
  3. Add Sugar and Spices: Stir in ¾ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes syrupy.
  4. Add the Rum (Optional): Carefully add 1 tablespoon dark rum to the skillet, if using. Allow it to cook off for 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine and letting the filling bubble slightly before removing from heat.
  5. Transfer the Filling: Pour the warm banana filling into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the base.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Cut in the Butter: Add 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed, to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  8. Add Buttermilk and Vanilla: Stir in ½ cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the dough just comes together. The dough should be slightly sticky but firm enough to scoop.
  9. Top the Bananas: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping evenly over the banana filling. It is okay if some banana filling remains visible.
  10. Bake the Cobbler: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
  11. Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the filling thicken slightly for a better texture.

Notes

  • For an authentic Bananas Foster flavor, include the dark rum. Omit for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and caramelization.
  • The topping dough should not be over-mixed to maintain a tender, flaky texture.
  • This dessert is best served warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven to retain cobbler texture.

Keywords: Bananas Foster, Cobbler, Banana Dessert, Baked Banana Dish, Warm Dessert, Caramelized Bananas, Buttermilk Topping

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