Description
A delicious gluten-free peach cobbler featuring juicy, caramelized peaches with a golden, buttery topping that’s crisp on the outside and tender within. Perfect for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Ingredients
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For the Peach Filling:
- 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced (about 8–10 medium peaches)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For the Gluten-Free Topping:
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca starch
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (if needed)
- 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare peaches: Blanch, peel, and slice peaches. Mix with sugars, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, spices, and salt in the baking dish.
- Make topping: Combine flours, sugars, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum in food processor. Pulse in cold butter until crumbly.
- Transfer to bowl, add buttermilk and vanilla. Mix gently until just combined.
- Drop topping over peaches, leaving gaps for bubbling.
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend for best results
- Frozen peaches can be substituted (thaw and drain first)
- For dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter
- Allow proper cooling time for filling to set
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: gluten free peach cobbler, peach dessert, gluten free dessert, summer dessert, fresh peach recipe