Gluten Free Peach Cobbler
This Gluten Free Peach Cobbler is everything you want in a classic summer dessert. Sweet, juicy peaches bubble beneath a buttery, golden biscuit dough topping. It’s easy to make with fresh peaches when they’re in season, but frozen peaches work just as well, so you can enjoy this cozy homemade cobbler any time of year. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect ending to any meal!
Delicious Details
- Cuisine Inspiration: American
- Primary Cooking Method: Stovetop
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free option, Dairy-free
- Skill Level: Easy
You know what puts me in a summer mood? Peaches. As soon as they’re in season, this gluten free peach cobbler recipe isn’t far behind! All that sweet and juicy fruit topped with a biscuit-like dough that bakes up nice and golden – the only thing that makes it better is topping a warm bowl with a scoop of ice cream.
One bite of this recipe, though, and you’ll see why I make this easy classic cobbler all year round. Fresh peaches in the summer, frozen peaches in the winter – you know the drill. It’s just a simple, delicious, and comforting gluten free dessert, no matter the season.
Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler
Here’s why I love this old-school dessert…
- So simple. All you need is some ripe, juicy peaches and a few minutes to pull together the dough topping before your oven takes care of the rest.
- Year-round favorite. It’s the perfect recipe to let summer peaches shine, but it works amazingly well with frozen ones, too.
- A staple recipe. Once you know how to make the topping, you can change it up with all of your favorite fruits for the filling.
Recipe Ingredients
Many of the ingredients for this cobbler recipe double up between the filling and the topping! All in all, you mostly need common pantry items – and peaches, of course. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need, and the full amounts can be found in the recipe card.
For the Peach Filling
- Peaches: You’ll need about 7-8 medium-sized fresh peaches to fill 4 cups. Peeled or unpeeled – that’s up to you. You can also use frozen yellow peaches.
- Sugar: Regular white sugar is best.
- 1:1 Gluten Free Flour: I use the gluten free 1-to-1 flour blend from King Arthur for this recipe. You’ll need it for the filling as well as the dough topping.
- Butter: I recommend using unsalted butter, brought to room temperature.
For the Topping
- 1:1 Gluten Free Flour
- Baking Powder: Helps the dough to rise.
- Salt
- Granulated Sugar: You can use the same sugar that was used to make the filling.
- Shortening: Vegetable shortening, like Crisco, at room temperature.
- Milk
- Egg
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- Casserole Dish – any 3-quart casserole will do. I like the look of this white oval baking pan.
- Baking Pan – if you don’t have a casserole dish, you can also just use a 9×13-inch baking pan.
How to Make Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler
You can have this easy gluten free cobbler fresh from the oven in about an hour. Here’s how to make it:
- Make the Filling: While the oven is preheating, add your peach slices to a baking dish. Mix the sugar and flour, then sprinkle this mixture over the peaches. Dot the filling with butter.
- Make the Topping: Whisk together the flour and dry ingredients. Next, stir in the shortening, milk, and eggs until a dough-like batter forms. Use a spoon or your hands to drop the dough liberally over the peach filling.
- Bake: Bake the cobbler in the center of your oven. The cobbler is done when the peaches are juicy and bubbling, and the topping has a slight crunch.
- Cool and Serve: You’ll want to let it cool for a while on the counter before you serve it, to give the filling a chance to set up a bit. Serve your cobbler with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy!
Tips for Success
It’s not hard to achieve cobbler perfection, but here are some tips to get perfect results every time:
- Make it With the Right Flour: I don’t recommend using gluten-free all-purpose flour for this cobbler, as the taste is better suited for savory baking, like breads.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Be sure that ingredients like butter and shortening are at room temperature before you start, to make them easier to mix.
- Try Other Fruits: This recipe is great to make with other fruits, whatever is in season! Try it with blueberries, strawberries, or apples.
How to Store and Reheat Extras
- Storage. Homemade peach cobbler will keep fresh when stored airtight at room temperature for 2 days, or up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Freeze. This cobbler holds up well when frozen. Make sure that the cobbler is completely cool, then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap (plus a layer of foil to guard against freezer burn), or transfer it to a freezer-safe container to freeze. Store your cobbler frozen for up to 6-8 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat. I love to serve my cobbler warm, so I reheat extra servings in the microwave in bursts until they’re warmed through. You can also reheat cobbler in the oven at 350ºF for about 10-20 minutes, depending on whether it was chilled beforehand.
Serving Suggestions
This juicy peach cobbler is amazing as it is, or you can never go wrong with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon! Or try these other easy topping ideas:
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Custard sauce
- Bourbon sauce (like from my Gluten Free Bread Pudding)
- Powdered sugar
- Cinnamon
More Summer Fruit Desserts
Gluten Free Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
Peach Filling:
- 4 cups sliced peaches fresh or frozen (7-8 medium peaches)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons gluten free 1-to-1 flour (15 grams, recommended: King Arthur Flour Measure for Measure)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
Topping:
- 1 cup gluten free 1-to-1 flour (120 grams, recommended: King Arthur Flour Measure for Measure)
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add 4 cups sliced peaches, fresh or frozen, directly to a 9×13-inch baking dish or 3-quart casserole dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, and sprinkle over peaches. Dot with
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter . Set aside. - In a mixing bowl, whisk together 11 cup gluten free 1-to-1 flour, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoons salt until combined. Add 1/3 cup vegetable shortening, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 large egg. Blend until a dough forms that is about the consistancy of cookie dough.
- Drop the dough by the tablespoon, or use your fingers, over the peaches. There is no need to be too careful here.
- Bake at 350°F on the center rack of your oven for 40 minutes. Your peaches should be juicy and bubbly around the edges, and your topping should be slightly crunchy.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve the cobbler on its own or top with ice cream and cinnamon.
Notes
- If using fresh peaches, it is up to you if you want to peel them.
- Make sure your vegetable shortening is at room temperature for easy mixing
- You can use this cobbler recipe for other fruits as well, try using fresh blueberries, strawberries, or apples. Whatever is in season.
- I would not recommend using Gluten Free All Purpose flour for this recipe. Use a 1-to-1 baking blend.
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Can I use room temp butter instead of shortening in the topping?
I have not tested it, but the shortening helps the crumbs to hold their shape better. Butter will likely make them more flat and greasy.