Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler
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This gluten-free peach cobbler is an old-fashioned Southern dessert that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Sweet, juicy peaches are lightly spiced with cinnamon and baked under a buttery cake topping that’s golden, fluffy, and just the right amount of crisp around the edges. I love fruit cobbler, and this recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, making it my go-to for any occasion.
Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler Recipe
Some cobbler recipes use a crumb or biscuit-style topping, but not this girl. I am all about a buttery cake topping that soaks up just enough of the gooey peach filling while still holding onto its delicate, golden crust.
Cobbler is one of the easiest gluten-free desserts to make. I always have fresh or frozen fruit on hand, making it perfect for holidays like Easter or a simple family treat. This baked peach cobbler pairs beautifully with a scoop of Keto ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate Southern comfort food experience.
Gluten-Free Baking Tips
- My favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour is Pillsbury’s gluten-free flour mix, but Cup4Cup flour is also a great choice. If using a gluten-free flour that has sourgum flour in the blend, you may need to add 1/2 cup of extra flour to the recipe. Sourgum blends do not absorb liquid the same as the Pillsbury gluten-free flour.
- Baking Powder is an essential ingredient in gluten-free baking to get the batter to rise and puff up through the peaches.
- Make sure not to add any extra xanthan gum if your flour blend already has it in it. If you do, you will get a gummy cobbler.
Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler
Equipment
- 1 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish
Ingredients
Peaches
- 4 cups frozen peaches, sliced and peeled, or fresh peeled and sliced peaches
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1/2 cup butter, melted, Dairy-free use Smart Balance butter or use your favorite vegan butter.
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour , with xanthan gum. I like Pillsbury gluten-free. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose. If using a gluten-free flour that has sourgum flour in the blend you may need to add 1/2 cup of extra flour to the recipe. Sourgum blends do not absorb liquid the same as the Pillsbury gluten-free flour.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk, dairy-free use unsweetened almond or coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray a 2 quart (8-inch X 8-inch) baking dish with gluten-free cooking spray.
- Combine the peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, ground cinnamon, and water in a medium saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Pour melted butter into the baking dish.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the gluten-free flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk and mix until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter over the melted butter and do not stir. Spoon the peaches on top of the batter mixture then gently pour in the syrup. The batter will rise to the top during baking.
- Place the cobbler on the middle rack. Place a baking pan on the rack underneath to catch any bubble over that may happen. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Allow the cobbler to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Store the leftover cobbler in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat the peach cobbler in the microwave or oven. To reheat in the oven, remove it from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Place foil over the cobbler and bake at 350°F (177°C) for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
Notes
- Make sure you thaw the peaches fully and pat them dry to soak up excess moisture. If using canned peaches, drain them well to avoid a soggy cobbler.
- Avoid over-mixing the batter—it should be just combined for a light, fluffy texture.
- To easily peel fresh peaches, add them to a large pot of boiling water for about 20 seconds. Quickly remove the peaches and place them in ice water. The skins should easily come off once the peaches cool down.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler Step by Step
Gather your ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 2-quart 8×8-inch baking dish with gluten-free cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups peeled sliced frozen peaches, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water, and ½ tsp cinnamon. Mix well and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the heat.
Pour ½ cup melted butter (or dairy-free alternative) into the greased baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, and 1 ½ cups milk (or dairy-free alternative) until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir, just pour.
Spoon the peaches out of the sugar syrup and evenly into the batter mixture. Then, gently pour the sugar mixture on top. The batter will rise to the top while it bakes.
Place the baking dish on the middle rack in the preheated oven. Use a sheet pan on the bottom rack to catch any sauce that spills over. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Take the cobbler out of the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Substitutions
- For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened almond milk and Smart Balance Butter or homemade vegan butter.
- I always use frozen peaches to make my life a little bit easier w. Make sure you thaw the peaches fully and pat them dry to soak up excess moisture. If using canned peaches, drain them well to avoid a soggy cobbler.
Serving Suggestions
I love serving my gluten-free peach cobbler with a dollop of whipped coconut cream for a luscious, dairy-free alternative. If you’re like me and enjoy a classic pairing, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream—the contrast of warm cobbler and creamy coldness is irresistible. Just before serving, I like to drizzle a touch of honey or maple syrup over the top for a beautiful glossy finish and an extra hint of natural sweetness.
Storage Instructions
Store the leftover cobbler in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat the peach cobbler in the microwave or oven. To reheat in the oven, remove it from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Place foil over the cobbler and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
have this a 4 out of five rating cuz it’s still not out of the oven.. it was very easy to make I substituted almond coconut milk, used regular unsalted butter. and checking that you were a victim of spell check LOL and my gluten-free flour, the only one I use, which is Bob’s Red Mill, I love that one, but it does have sorghum in it but it’s not sour gum, as it says a few times in this recipe. so I’m assuming you mean sorghum. anyway can’t wait to try this on Abt 20 mins. and i used fresh Palisades peaches, my last ones from the farmers mkt here in Colorado. Palisades CO is the only place to get amazing peaches from.
5 stars great recipe.
Thanks Carol!
As others have mentioned, for me, this came out extremely gummy despite following the recipe exactly. The flavor was great, but the texture made it largely inedible, unfortunately.
Sorry it didn’t work out for you Jill.
The dough did not absorb any flavor it was just a big ball of dough. Kind of gross actually.
I followed the instructions to a T and did not enjoy this at all.
Definitely not a repeat.
Sorry it didn’t come out for you Rose.
I need to make enough for 10 people will the 3X suffice?
Hi Shirley, yes one recipe serves 8.
How do we print the recipe
Hi Carol, Click on the small print icon in the colored recipe card and you should be able to print from there!
This was a fail for me, the dough didn’t rise to the top. I’m wishing now I would have dropped it in the top.
Sorry it didn’t turn out for you Julie!
Can you use refined coconut oil instead of butter?
Hi Mary, yes refined coconut oil works well and won’t add coconut flavor. Use the same amount as the butter, but melt it first before mixing.
My non-GF eating husband said this is the best cobbler he has ever had. The kids and I loved it too! Followed the recipe exactly. Used King Arthur GF flour blend. Will be making again!
Very doughy. Gluten free guests liked it but no on else. Couldn’t find Pillsbury GF flour so used Pamela’s GF All purpose Flour made with sourgum rather than xanthgum so followed your directions to increase flour. won’t try again.