Description
This Homemade Southern Banana Cobbler features a thick, sweet banana filling topped with a crunchy pecan and oat streusel. Easy to prepare and baked until golden brown, it delivers incredible flavor and a delightful texture contrast, perfect for a comforting dessert or special treat.
Ingredients
For the topping:
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup self-rising flour
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup chopped pecans
For the filling:
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons banana extract (optional)
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a 2-quart or 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the streusel topping: In a bowl, use a fork to combine the brown sugar, self-rising flour, and softened butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Then stir in the old-fashioned oats and chopped pecans. Set this streusel topping aside.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, sugar, and milk just until combined. Add the melted butter and optional banana extract, mixing gently to blend it all together. Pour this batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Layer bananas: Arrange the sliced ripe bananas evenly over the batter layer in the dish.
- Add streusel topping: Crumble the prepared streusel mixture evenly over the banana layer, covering it completely.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set without jiggle.
- Serve and enjoy: Allow to cool slightly before serving. For extra indulgence, top with vanilla ice cream and banana slices if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Banana extract is optional but enhances the banana flavor in the filling.
- Ensure butter for the streusel is softened to room temperature for proper crumbling texture.
- Self-rising flour contains baking powder and salt, so no additional leavening is necessary.
- Serve warm for best taste, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
