Plum Berry Cobbler (Gluten-Free)

This Gluten-free Plum Cobbler has a fresh, juicy filling and a soft, buttery, golden crust. It’s a simple and one of the easiest summer desserts you can make! This rustic fruit cobbler is perfect for plum season, ideal for family dinners, barbecues, and holiday gatherings.

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About this gluten-free plum recipe

This GF fruit cobbler is easy to make and a perfect summer dessert for family dinners, gatherings or potlucks. Plum recipes are very popular on this blog, like this Plum Crisp (with oats) and Plum Crumble (no oats). And this cobbler won’t be the exception.

This plum dessert has a perfectly sweetened fruit filling and a soft golden crust. The twist in this recipe is the berries, which add flavor and color. It’s a crowd-pleasing dessert and best served warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of this recipe are:

• Flour: gluten-free all-purpose flour and cornstarch for the fruit.
• Butter: unsalted butter, melted.
• Milk: whole milk for best flavor and consistency.
• Plums: fresh ripe plums but firm; they have to keep their shape while baking.
• Blueberries: fresh or frozen blueberries or mixed berries work.
• Sugar: white granulated sugar for the batter and brown sugar for the fruit filling.

How to make plum with berries cobbler

Whisk together the GF 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.

In a large bowl, toss the sliced plums, berries, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Drop scoops of dough on the top of the plum mixture. Divide as evenly as possible, so that every portion has a scoop of dough.

Brush the dough with cream and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar.

Bake for 50 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.

Storing

Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. To reheat the dessert, warm it in a medium oven for about 15 minutes.

Baking tips

• Can I make cobbler ahead of time? Yes, prepare the fruit filling and batter separately, and assemble and bake just before serving. If the fruit releases a lot of juice, squeeze some out.
• Can I use frozen blueberries? Yes, they work well in cobblers, but don’t thaw them. Thawed fruit releases a lot of juice, and the filling becomes too runny and watery.
• Don’t overmix the batter for a soft crumb; it can become dense.
• Plums: ripe but firm plums; they must keep their shape while baking. What are the best plums for baking? Italian prune plums are a favorite for baking, naturally sweet and firm, and black and red plums.
• Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to set and thicken.

Variations and serving suggestions

• Fruit: replace the plums with peaches, strawberries, and so on. You need 1kg (2,2 lbs) of fruit for the recipe.
• Flour: Try a different mix of GF flour. Almond flour is a very good option.
• Lemon: Add lemon zest for freshness.
• Spiced Cobbler: Feel free to play with spices; add ground cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg to the fruit filling for flavor.
• Ice cream: Serve the dessert warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Cream: Serve with fresh whipped cream.

For more GF fruit recipes

• Plum Crisp
• Apple blueberry crumble
• Plum tart
• Pear crisp
• Strawberry clafoutis

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