Apple Cobbler (Gluten-Free)
Simple and easy gluten-free apple dessert! The fresh warm cinnamon apples mixed with the soft and sponge crust, is delicious! Easy and quick to make, it seems more difficult than it is. This homemade cobbler is the perfect fall dessert.
About this recipe
This Apple Cobbler is delicious and super quick and easy to make. Similar to these peach cobbler or plum cobbler recipes, you would love it if you like fruit desserts.
The cinnamon-fresh apple filling, perfectly sweetened, and mixed with the soft crust, is amazing. It is highly recommended to eat it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
It’s a great fall recipe to add to your list and super easy to make!
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this recipe are:
- Apples: You can use any variety of apples you like, our favorites are Granny Smith or Pink Lady. This recipe was made with Granny Smith.
- Flour: gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Butter: unsalted butter.
- Sugar: brown sugar for the filling, and white granulated sugar for the crust.
- Milk: whole milk.
- Spices: ground cinnamon. You can also add ground nutmeg.
How to make Apple Cobbler
In a medium bowl whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the melted butter and the milk, and mix until incorporated.
Let rest covered in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Place the peeled and sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the softened apples to a baking dish. Keep in mind that apples shrink when cooked.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Droop scoops of dough on top of the apple mixture.
Bake for 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Serving options
- Baking Dish: you can bake the dessert in a baking dish or individual ramekins. The cooking time will be shorter if you make them in individual molds.
- Ice cream: served the dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Cream: whipped cream is another highly recommended topping.
Storing
Keep the cobbler covered in the refrigerator for several days. Warm it before eating.
Variation
- Fruit: add other fruit, like blueberries or berries, to the apples. You can also replace apples with pears.
- Spices: feel free to play with the spices. You can add ground nutmeg, ginger or cardamom.
- Topping: served warm with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Apple Cobbler (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 and ¼ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 and ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ⅔ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
For the filling:
- 7 apples Granny Smith peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the melted butter and the milk, and mix until incorporated.
- Let rest covered in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Place the peeled and sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the softened apples to a baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Droop scoops of dough on top of the apple mixture.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
