Gluten Free Blueberry Cobbler

Name: Gluten Free Blueberry Cobbler
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 cups blueberries; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 cup gluten free flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed); 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt

by Arman Liew

published on Jun 26, 2023

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This gluten free blueberry cobbler features a sweet, sour gooey blueberry filling, topped with a beautifully baked golden biscuity topping.

Turning your favorite summer fruit into a classic dessert is such a satisfying experience! And as a recipe developer, I am fortunate to do that routinely. My absolute favorites are strawberry ice cream, mango cheesecake, and lemon bars.

I also find the combination of fresh summer berries with baked butter, flour, and sugar simply irresistible. Whether it’s a humble clafoutis, fancy cherry pie, rustic apple crisp, or this fantastic gluten-free cobbler, you must try them out this summer!

Table of Contents

What is a cobbler?
Why you’ll love this gluten free blueberry cobbler recipe
Ingredients Needed
How to make the tastiest gluten-free blueberry cobbler
Tips to make the best recipe
Recipe variations
Storage instructions
Recommended tools to make this recipe
More gluten-free desserts to try:
Frequently asked questions
Gluten Free Blueberry Cobbler

What is a cobbler?

One might call cobbler an upside-down rustic pie! A classic cobbler has a layer of jammy fruit filling covered with a fluffy, cakey-biscuity crust with a cobbled appearance.

It is usually made with seasonal fruits and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Why you’ll love this gluten free blueberry cobbler recipe

Crowd pleaser. It is a no-brainer that this cobbler will be a hit with the crowds! Whether it is a potluck, brunch, or barbeque, you cannot go wrong with this cobbler.
Easy. You don’t need fancy equipment, special culinary skills, or much time to make this dessert.
Customize. The best part about this cobbler is that you can make it with any firm-ish fruit. Using a firmer fruit like cherry ensures the top has enough time to bake and doesn’t become soggy.

There’s a reason why this cobbler recipe works! With every spoonful, you get a mouthful of the rich, buttery soft biscuit soaked in the soft blueberry goodness, turning it into a beautiful eating experience.

Love a good cobbler? Try out my signature peach and blackberry cobbler recipes.

Ingredients Needed

Not too sour or sweet, this dessert falls right in the Goldilocks zone! To make this foolproof recipe, you’ll need only ten simple ingredients. Here’s what you need:

For the filling.

Blueberries. Let your fruit shine! Make this recipe with the best quality fresh blueberries and enjoy.
Sugar. Use granulated sugar to coat your berries well and make a nice saucy filling. You can pick brown, white, coconut sugar, or erythritol for this recipe.
Orange juice. For a lovely acidity. Substitute it with lemon juice if you prefer a stronger citrus flavor.
Orange zest. Use freshly grated orange zest. Use a micro grater to get fine shavings and avoid the white pith.

For the topping.

Gluten-free flour. You can buy your preferred gluten-free flour from the market or make your own using a blend of rice, almond, and tapioca flour.
Sugar. To sweeten the top.
Butter. Cut cold, unsalted butter into small cubes for this recipe.
Sour cream. It helps to keep the batter moist and soft. Also, it interacts with baking soda to make a light and airy topping.
Baking powder. Makes a light and airy biscuit topping.
Salt. It helps to bring out the sweetness.

How to make the tastiest gluten-free blueberry cobbler

With a minimum prep time and just five steps, you’ll end up with the most satisfying cobbler every single time.

Step 1- Make the filling

Toss together blueberries, orange juice, granulated sugar, and orange zest in a large bowl and layer it in a lightly greased baking dish.

Step 2- Make the dough

Whisk gluten-free flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl and add cold butter cubes. Cut the butter into the flour until it is uniformly distributed, and stir in the sour cream until everything is combined.

Step 3- Layer the dough

Drop spoonfuls of the sticky dough onto the blueberry layer and smoothen the surface.

how to make a gluten free blueberry cobbler.

Step 4- Bake the cobbler

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the blueberry mixture bubbles around the edges.

Step 5- Serve warm

Remove the cobbler from the oven, and once it is at a desirable warm temperature, serve it fresh.

Tips to make the best recipe

Adjust the baking time. Depending on your oven, you may have to adjust the baking time for a perfectly baked cobbler.
Scale up the recipe. This dessert is excellent for entertaining large parties. If you are making two baking dishes, double the recipe accordingly.
Add cornstarch to the filling. If you are afraid the blueberry filling will be too watery, toss the blueberries with a tablespoon of gluten-free cornstarch or flour.
Allow the cobbler to set. Once baked, rest the cobbler to set so it becomes slightly firm and jammy.

Recipe variations

Flavor the dough. If you love the warm aromas of vanilla or cinnamon, add it to the dough.
Make it vegan. Substitute the dairy butter with almond butter and sour cream with a plant-based one to make a vegan blueberry cobbler.
Make mini cobblers. For a fancier serving, make mini cobblers in ramekins or cupcake tins.
Add nuts. Top the crust with flaked almonds, coconuts, pecans, or your favorite seeds to add an extra crunch.
Flavor your crust. I often add the zest of half a lemon to the crust for a bright lemon flavor. Try it if you love citrusy notes.

Storage instructions

To store. You can safely store this cobbler in a refrigerator for up to a week.

To freeze. For more extended storage, transfer the leftover cobbler to a shallow freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for up to six months.

To reheat. Thaw the cobbler and heat it in a preheated oven for 15 minutes for a crisp top. If you see the top browning, cover it with aluminum foil to heat it. Alternatively, you could also reheat it in the microwave.

Recommended tools to make this recipe

Pastry cutter. I love how easy it is to use this pastry cutter! No more messy fingers!
Spatula. Another baking or, rather, cooking essential. Invest in this simple tool and scrape that mixing bowl clean every time.

More gluten-free desserts to try:

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this recipe using frozen blueberries?

If you don’t mind a juicy filling, just substitute the fresh blueberries with the frozen ones in the recipe. Adjust the baking time to account for the chilled blueberries.
If you prefer a thicker, gooey filling, thaw the berries and dry them as much as possible before using them.

How is a cobbler different from a crisp and a crumble?

Although conceptually, all are very similar; minute differences set them apart. Crisp and crumble have streusel-like topping, and the cobbler has more of a fluffy biscuit topping.
Also, crisp ideally has a whole grain, like oats, in the streusel topping.

What can I serve with this blueberry cobbler?

As mentioned in the recipe, I love serving it with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. You could also serve it with chilled vanilla custard.

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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.