This easy Gluten-Free Cobbler is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you want to serve a delicious snack!
I can’t remember the first time I made a gluten-free cobbler. It must have been well over 20 years ago. Nor can I possibly count the number of times I’ve made one, not to mention crumbles and crisps, but more on that later. The only thing I know for sure is that if you ask me what fruit I use the most, blueberries will undoubtedly top the list. For me, a day without blueberries is like a day without sunshine. My kids grew up eating delicious, nourishing fruit cobblers, and since they are so easy to make, I often made them.
One of the reasons I love this recipe is that I can use any fruit—fresh, frozen, or canned—it doesn’t matter. I often empty a freezer bag of fruit into my baking dish to whip up a cobbler or crumble that we can enjoy for breakfast or dessert for a few days. A few spoonfuls of plain Greek yogurt, sprinkled with cinnamon, make a delicious breakfast. I often splurge on a bit of ice cream when enjoying it as a dessert. It’s a great way to get your children to eat more fruit. Anything is good with ice cream!
Another nice benefit of a fruit cobbler is that it can be enjoyed warm or cold. I rarely add any sugar to my fruit unless it isn’t sweet. My sweetener of choice is maple or date sugar rather than regular sugar. You can also use any keto sweetener of your choice. Lemon juice makes a significant difference, brightening the fruit’s natural flavor.
If you decide to use frozen fruit, you might want to defrost it first to drain off any liquid so your cobbler isn’t runny. I personally like to have that extra liquid because I spoon any cooked juices over my cobbler. That’s why I tend to use frozen fruit without adding any starch to the filling.
Cobblers, crumbles, and crisps
I, like many other home cooks, have often wondered about the differences between cobblers, crumbles, and crisps. The short answer is that cobblers have a dough-like topping, crumbles are streusel-like, and crisps contain oats. If that satisfies your curiosity, great! If not, I’ll go into a bit more detail, especially since gluten-free cobblers sometimes have more of a resemblance in physical appearance to crumbles, or at least a halfway point between a cobbler and a crumble. Would that make it a crubbler or a comble? Did I just invent something new?
From what I know of cobblers, based on my extensive research, the dough-like topping often includes an egg or some form of liquid, such as milk or cream, to create a batter-like or biscuit-like texture. You will notice that this recipe contains one lightly beaten egg, which is why it’s called a cobbler. Melted butter is often drizzled over the topping. Some cobbler recipes include an egg wash brushed over the dough, which may be formed over the fruit in a layer or dolloped on top like biscuits.
Crumbles do not typically contain egg or milk. Instead, butter is cut into the flour-and-sugar mixture to create a crumbly texture, which is then sprinkled over the fruit. You may find crumbles using a little salt and cinnamon in the topping. Adding oats to the mixture results in a crisp, as the oats tend to crisp up when baked. So, there you have it—and whichever type you make, it will be delicious.
How do I store leftovers?
Gluten-free cobbler is best enjoyed the day you make it, but I happen to like it after a day or two when the fruit juices seep into the topping. Allow the cobbler to cool before refrigerating it tightly covered or in an airtight container. Leftovers can keep for up to 3 to 4 days. You can enjoy it cold or reheat it in the microwave or a 350°F oven until warm.
Serving suggestions
Gluten-free cobbler is good any time of day. If serving it as part of a healthy breakfast, you might like to add these Baked Eggs to your spread. My daughter loves baked eggs, and serving a few on the side with the cobbler is always fun. The cobbler makes a delicious dessert following a meal of Gluten-Free Enchiladas, Gluten-Free Chili topped with your favorite freshly shredded cheese, or every kid’s favorite Gluten-Free Macaroni And Cheese. Make this Oat Milk Ice Cream Recipe for a special treat when enjoying the cobbler for dessert.
Gluten-Free Cobbler
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups fresh or frozen mixed fruit such as berries or chopped peaches
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust if fruit is very sweet or tart
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 cup granulated sugar for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- Ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine the mixed fruit, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently until the fruit is coated, and then spread the fruit evenly into a lightly greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix the gluten-free flour blend, 1 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, the beaten egg, and salt until just combined and crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the fruit layer.
- Drizzle the melted butter on top. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbly and the topping is lightly browned. If desired, serve with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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