Gluten-Free Apple Cobbler Recipe With Baking Tips

Gluten-free apple cobbler is a classic rustic dessert using wheat-free flour for a satisfying baked dessert. This old-fashioned gluten-free dessert has a base of thick, macerated apples with the sweet and earthy notes of cinnamon topped with dense, flaky biscuit dough. This gluten-free apple cobbler is a version of this rustic, simple dessert that is friendly for people with gluten intolerances.

When it comes to baked goods, not all apples are created equal. These varieties of approved baking apples will help you achieve the best apple cobbler flavor possible.

• Honeycrisp: This common variety of apples is a popular choice for baked goods, as the crisp texture holds up well to the baking process. Additionally, the delicately tart flavor or Honeycrisps complements the sweetness of this dish.
• Braeburn: Braeburn apples are a not-too-sweet variety of apples with a strong flavor that holds its own against robust spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Golden delicious: Golden delicious apples are perfect for those who prefer a sweeter apple filling, with a rich sweetness that works well in baked desserts.
• Granny Smith: Granny Smith apples have a crisp texture and slightly tart taste for those who prefer a sweet-and-sour flavor profile.
• Jonagold: With a deeply sweet flavor, Jonagold apples are the perfect choice of baked apple for just a hint of tartness in an otherwise luxuriously sweet dish.
• Winesap: This sweet variety of apples has a distinctly firm texture, making it the perfect apple for holding its own in slow-baked apple fillings.

Follow these tips to make your simple gluten-free apple cobbler as taste and textured as it can be.

1. 1. Use fresh fruit when available. Fruit is the showcase of any cobbler, and the best tasting cobblers use fresh, ripe fruit. Avoid using canned apple pie filling, which will produce a soggy, saccharine dessert. If fresh apples are not available to you, you can swap in an equal portion of frozen apples.
2. 2. Adjust the sugar. Apples range in sweetness, so it's important to taste them before adding the sugar. For apples that already taste sweet (like Fuji, golden delicious, or Honeycrisp apples), use less sugar—as little as a quarter cup. For apples that taste very tart (like Granny Smith apples), use more sugar—as much as three-quarters of a cup.
3. 3. Add your favorite spices and nuts. While cinnamon and apple are a classic pairing, feel free to play around with other warm fall-friendly spices like nutmeg, mace, and allspice. Add nuts like pecans, walnuts, or slivered almonds to your apple filling for textural contrast and a slightly savory flavor.
4. 4. Leave space between your crust. Leave space between pieces of cobbler topping as you scatter it over the top of your fruit filling. This will provide some ventilation for your fruit base as your cobbler bakes, helping prevent your cobbler topping from getting soggy.
5. 5. Use a food thermometer. When it comes to biscuit dough, a golden brown appearance can be deceiving. To ensure your cobbler topping is cooked all the way through, insert a food thermometer through the thickest part of the dough. Once the topping has reached a temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit, the cobbler is ready to eat.