Name: Best Gluten Free Fruit Cobbler Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: For the filling:; 4 cups Fruit (I use an even combo of fresh Blueberries & Cherries but any variation will work); ¼ cup Sugar (Organic Cane, Coconut or Maple Sugar); Juice of 1 Lemon; 1 Tablespoon Tapioca Flour; 1 Cup Water; For the cobbler topping:; 1 cup Gluten Free Flour; ¼ cup Sugar (Organic Cane, Coconut or Maple); 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 5 Tablespoons Butter, melted (Use Organic Palm Shortening to make Dairy Free); 1 Egg; 3 Tablespoons Milk (Any milk: Coconut, Almond, etc)

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Let’s start by stating the obvious. Gluten Free Fruit Cobbler is a personal affair. There are many an article written about how to achieve the ‘perfect’ fruit cobbler.

Some people think it should be super sweet (I prefer a bit more tart, myself). Some people prefer a crumbly crust while others (like me!!) love a cakey topping that will sop up all that lovely fruit juice.

A few weeks back we were at my inlaws, where they had a surplus of tart cherries from their tree. I ended up throwing together a quick cherry cobbler & since I didn’t want to have to buy tons of ingredients (we were staying with them & they live out of our state) I took the lazy (& cheap) route & just bought a bag of gluten free 1-1 flour.

And the whole thing actually turned out pretty good! Then, as naturally happens, some people asked me for the recipe.

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Let’s Talk Gluten-Free Flour

Once we got home I decided to experiment with some different gluten-free flours & I found that not all of them are equal. I tried a couple of different Bob’s Red Mill GF flours & they both had positive & negative points.

Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Gluten Free Baking Flour (with the red label)

Pros: This flour won in the texture department. It definitely holds together much better & isn’t painfully sticky. It’s pretty easy to simply pour this on top of your cobbler, spread it out a bit with a spatula & call it good.
Cons: It tastes like beans (probably only to me). This flour is made from garbanzo & fava beans (ingredients: garbanzo bean flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, whole grain sweet white sorghum flour, fava bean flour). If you’re avoiding beans (aka Paleo) then this is automatically a no go.

We seldom eat beans at home, but they don’t upset my stomach, so having them now and then won’t harm me. The flour tastes strongly of raw beans when uncooked, but the bean flavor diminishes after cooking, though a hint may linger.

Since you won’t eat the cobbler topping raw, if it doesn’t taste beany to you and you’re fine with occasional beans, choose this flour for the cobbler’s texture.

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour (with the blue label)

Pros: In terms of taste alone, this flour wins. It’s also not made from beans (ingredients: sweet white rice flour, whole grain brown rice flour, potato starch, whole grain sweet white sorghum flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum). And although this is gluten-free, it would probably be a stretch to call this a ‘Paleo’ dessert.
Cons: Texture, texture, texture. This dough is kind of a nightmare when it comes to getting it from the mixing bowl to the top of your cobbler filling. There are a couple of tricks that will help. You can scoop out a little at a time – either with a spatula or a cookie scooper – wet your hands & press the dough flat, making a kind of dough puzzle on top. Or just say forget it & dump some scoops on top of your filling, do your best to spread them out & call it good. In the case of this post, that’s what I did in these pictures.

I didn’t really mean for this to turn into a full-on thesis about Bob’s Red Mill, but I hope you pick up some handy info for selecting ingredients and using them in your recipes!

Every flour mixture is different & these are just two of several I saw at a few different grocery stores even though they are all labeled as gluten-free flours.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Gluten-Free Adaptability: This easy gluten free fruit cobbler recipe uses gluten-free flour, making it perfect for anyone with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
Fruit Versatility: It lets you use different fruits, so you can pick your favorites or what’s in season.
Texture Contrast: The combination of a juicy fruit filling and a crispy topping gives a satisfying mix of textures.

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients For the Filling:

Fruit: Provides the juicy, flavorful filling of the cobbler. The choice of fruit can influence the overall flavor profile.
Sugar: Sweetens both the fruit filling and the cobbler topping.
Lemon juice: Adds a touch of tartness, balancing the sweetness of the fruit and sugar.
Tapioca flour: Thickens the fruit filling, giving it a pie-like consistency.
Water: Helps to create the right consistency for the fruit filling.

Ingredients For the cobbler topping:

Gluten-Free Flour(Such As Coconut Flour): Forms the basis of the gluten-free cobbler topping.
Baking Powder: Helps the cobbler topping rise and become fluffy.
Butter (Vegan Butter Or Coconut Oil): Adds richness and moisture to the cobbler topping. Can be replaced with palm shortening for a dairy-free option.
Egg: Acts as a binding agent in the cobbler topping.
Milk (Any Dairy Free Milk, Like Coconut Or Almond Milk): Adds moisture to the cobbler topping, helping it achieve the right consistency.

How To Make Gluten Free Fruit Cobbler?

Step One: Make the Filling

Place fruits (blueberries & cherries, as I am gonna make blueberry cobbler ), sugar, lemon juice, tapioca flour & water into a sauce pot. Bring to a boil & let simmer until some of the liquid is gone. About 15 minutes.

Step Two: Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step Three: Prepare the Casserole Dish

Once filling has reduced in liquid a bit, pour into a small casserole dish. Mine holds 3.5 Qts. Dimensions 14.5 x 9.5 x 3.

Step Four: Make the Cobbler Topping

Prepare the filling in a medium-sized bowl by combining gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, egg, and milk until well-blended. Depending on the type of flour used, you can either pour the batter like a cake batter or spoon it on top of the filling in dollops, then spread it out using wet hands or a spatula. (The cobbler topping does not need to touch the sides of the baking dish.)

Step Five: Bake

Place in the preheated oven & bake for 30 minutes.

Step Six: Cool and Serve

Remove from oven & allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve still warm with ice cream!

Expert Tips

Mix Fruits for Variety: Experiment with a variety of fruits like fresh or frozen berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries. For a twist, consider fresh peaches or any other fruit to add exciting new flavors to your cobbler.
Use Cold Butter: When making the topping, use cold butter to help create a flaky and light crust.

Variations

Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler with Almond Crust: A delightful twist on the original, using fresh peaches and a crunchy almond flour topping for a nutty flavor.
Mixed Berry Cobbler – Gluten-Free Delight: Combining strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries under a light, gluten-free biscuit crust.
Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Cobbler: Tart apples and a hint of cinnamon make this cobbler a cozy, comforting dessert, perfect for crisp evenings.

What To Serve With Fruit Cobbler?

Vanilla Ice Cream: Cold and creamy, this vanilla ice cream melts on the hot cobbler, making a delicious mix.
Whipped Cream: Light and fluffy, whipped cream adds a sweet cloud on top of your fruity treat.