Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler

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Teri Gruss, MS
Freelance writer and nutrition expert Teri Lee Gruss, M.S. has written hundreds of recipes focusing on healthy gluten-free cooking.
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Teri Gruss, MS
Updated 11/05/20
Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler

The Spruce / Abbey Littlejohn
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Total: 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
359 Calories
14g Fat
55g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 359
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 371mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Protein 7g
Calcium 131mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Peach cobbler is a classic dessert that's almost as easy to make as it is to eat. This delicious gluten-free dessert only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake thanks to the easy gluten-free batter topping and shortcut peach filling. It's a perfect last-minute dessert and can be made with canned peaches—no need to peel and core fresh fruit.

If you have fresh, ripe peaches handy, peel and core them before tossing with a few tablespoons of sugar and letting them sit for a few minutes to make their own syrup. Frozen fruit can be used, too. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra-dreamy sweet treat.

If the weather is too hot for a bubbling, fresh-from-the-oven, fruit-filled dessert, try one of these cool, frozen refreshing gluten-free desserts. If you're not gluten-free, bake up a super easy shortcut peach cobbler or a classic fresh peach cobbler with crumble topping.

Ingredients

  • For the Peach Filling:
  • 2 (29-ounce) cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • For the Batter:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Topping:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For Serving: vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream

Steps to Make It

Note: while there are multiple steps to this recipe, this dessert is broken down into workable categories to help you better plan for preparation and baking.

Make the Peach Filling

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

    Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler filling ingredients

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  2. Drain the sliced peaches in a large mesh sieve set over a bowl and reserve 1 cup of the heavy syrup.

    Drain the sliced peaches in a large mesh sieve set over a bowl

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  3. In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained peaches, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.

    add the drained peaches, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the peach mixture

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  4. Pour in 3/4 cup of the reserved syrup and stir. Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup of syrup for the batter.

    add syrup to the peaches in the bowl

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  5. Pour the peach filling into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.

    Pour the peach filling into a baking dish

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Make the Batter

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    batter ingredients

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  2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, gluten-free flour, gluten-free baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.

    whisk together the sugar, gluten-free flour, gluten-free baking powder, and salt in a bowl

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  3. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of the reserved peach syrup along with the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed.

    add the reserved peach syrup along with the egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla to the dry mixture in the bowl

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  4. Use a tablespoon to drop even spoonfuls of batter over the peach filling.

    Use a tablespoon to drop even spoonfuls of batter over the peach filling

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Make the Topping

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    topping ingredients

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  2. Drizzle the melted butter over the batter.

    Drizzle the melted butter over the batter

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  3. In a small dish, mix the sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle on top of the cobber.

    mix the sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle on top of the cobbler

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Bake and Serve

  1. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the batter is golden brown.

    baking a Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler

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  2. Cool for a few minutes before serving—the sauce will thicken as the cobbler cools. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream and enjoy.

    Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler

    The Spruce / Abbey Littlejohn

Tips

  • Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans, and tools are free of gluten.
  • Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice.
  • When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.