Description
Bananas Foster Cobbler is a delightful dessert that combines tender baked bananas with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced cobbler topping. Infused with dark rum and warm spices, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and rich flavors, ideal for a cozy treat served warm, especially with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Banana Topping
- 2 cups sliced bananas (about 3-4 bananas)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and whole milk. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined with no lumps.
- Prepare Butter Base: Pour the melted butter into a 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring it covers the bottom evenly, which will create a rich base for the cobbler.
- Add Batter: Pour the prepared batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir to maintain the layering effect during baking.
- Cook Banana Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the sliced bananas, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook while stirring for 3-4 minutes until the bananas soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add Rum and Vanilla: Stir in the dark rum and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and continue cooking for another minute to blend the flavors and slightly cook off the alcohol.
- Top Batter with Bananas: Spoon the banana mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish without stirring to keep distinct layers.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cobbler edges are golden brown and bubbling, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to set and be safe for serving.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the warm, spiced flavors.
Notes
- Do not stir the batter and banana mixture once layered in the baking dish to allow the cobbler to develop its signature texture with distinct layers.
- The dark rum adds authentic Bananas Foster flavor but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version or replaced with vanilla extract.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture and flavor; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
- Using ripe but firm bananas will yield the best texture, as overly ripe bananas may become too mushy during cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
