Apple Cobbler (Gluten-Free)
This gluten-free apple cobbler is a simple dessert with tender baked apples and a golden, biscuit-like topping. It’s easy to prepare and bake, and it’s a great option for family gatherings, holidays, and fall desserts. The homemade apple cobbler pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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About this easy Apple Cobbler
This simple Apple Cobbler is quick and easy to make, and a favorite fall recipe. For more gluten-free fruit desserts, here is the link to these sibling peach or plum cobbler.
The spiced apple filling, perfectly sweetened and mixed with the soft, buttery crust, is amazing! The dessert pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This cinnamon apple dessert is a great fall recipe, perfect for family gatherings or holidays.
Can I make this gluten-free dessert with apples ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the apple cinnamon filling and biscuit-like topping separately. Store them in the refrigerator, and assemble just before baking. The cobbler is best served warm from the oven.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this recipe are:
- Apples: You can use any variety of apples you like, like 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 Easy Apple Cobbler
Whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. 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.
Storing
Keep the cobbler covered in the refrigerator for several days. Warm it before eating.
Serving options
- Individual ramekins: Bake the dessert in individual ramekins. Adjust baking time; it will be shorter for a smaller portion.
- Ice cream: Served warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Cream: Whipped cream is another highly recommended topping.
Variation
- Fruit: add other fruit, like blueberries or berries, to the apple filling.
- Spices: feel free to play with the spices. Add ground nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom for a strong and spiced flavor.
- Citrus twist: add orange or lemon zest for a citrus version.
- Sweetness: adjust the sweetness filling to taste.
Baking tips
- Crust: For the crust to be soft, don’t overmix the batter; mix gently.
- Thickener: What’s the best thickener for the apple filling? Cornstarch and tapioca starch both work well.
- Sweetness: adjust the sweetness of the apple filling to taste.
- Baking: Bake until the juices are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
For more gluten-free fruit dessert recipes
Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe (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 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. 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.