Our gluten-free apple cobbler is a delicious dessert for summer, winter, or fall. Made with Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples tossed with lemon juice and spices, baked with a topping made from flour, sugar, and eggs, this is a must-try apple crisp recipe. Dairy-free.
Your friends and family will never guess this apple recipe is both gluten & dairy-free. The fresh apples combined with the flavors of cobbler filling leave your guests craving seconds. There is no doubt the baking dish will be empty by the end of the day!
Apple desserts are one of the BEST desserts to serve on any occasion. Like our Gluten-Free Apple Cake, Air Fryer Baked Apples (Gluten-Free) and Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts, this recipe for apple cobbler is no exception. It is always a huge hit.
Apple Cobbler
My favorite time of the year for apple cobbler is after apple picking in the fall. However, there is no need to wait to make this apple dessert. From Easter brunch to Thanksgiving lunch, this dessert is a perfect compliment. While we also served apple crisps and apple crumbles, the fruit cobbler always remained the family favorite.
As we transitioned to a gluten-free diet, it was a no-brainer that a gf cobbler had to be created. We are excited to finally share our gluten-free apple cobbler that is celiac-safe without compromising on flavor!
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written step-by-step instructions or use the printable recipe card below. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 9 x 13-inch pan
- 2 large mixing bowls
- Stir spoon or spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board
- chefs knife
- apple peeler
Ingredients
- 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 3 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch ✅
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ✅
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder ✅
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted ✅
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Combine with apple mixture
To a large bowl add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine. Pour into the baking pan.
Combine the topping ingredients
To another large mixing bowl add the flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. Stir to combine. Spread on top of the apple mixture. Pour the melted coconut oil on top of the cobbler.
Bake
Bake for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Serve
Serve hot topped with vanilla ice cream (dairy-free if needed) or homemade whipped cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the many apple varieties available, aim to pick apples that hold their shape during baking such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala, Pink Lady, or Jonagold. For our recipe, we use a combination of sweet Honeycrisps and tart Granny Smiths for the perfect combination of flavors.
We recommend taking the time to peel apples for fruit cobbler as it will result in a more desirable texture.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in a container or covered with foil for up to 5 days. Enjoy chilled or reheat in the microwave or oven until hot. We do not recommend freezing leftovers as it could potentially be soggy when reheated.
Best served warm with a scoop of ice cream or homemade whipped cream. Cobbler is also delicious drizzled with caramel sauce or topped with toasted walnuts or pecans.
Absolutely! Prep the apples and filling separately then store in the fridge. When ready to serve, assemble the cobbler then bake.
Yes, there are many options when it comes to fruit cobblers. The cobbler filling can be poured over blackberries, blueberries, peaches, and/or cherries.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Cut all apple slices approximately the same thickness so each slice cooks the same.
- Jonagold and Pink Lady apples are two other varieties that taste great in apple cobbler just like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples.
- Serve the cobbler with a different topping each time you make the recipe! Pick between ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce, and toasted nuts.
Easy Gluten Free Desserts
- Gluten Free Christmas Desserts
- Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
- Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcake
- Dairy Free Brownies
- Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake Recipe
- Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Gluten Free White Cake Recipe
- No Bake Marshmallow Fudge
- Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
- Gluten Free Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe
- Gluten Free Graham Cracker Recipe
- Cherry Cheesecake Dip
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten-free Apple Cobbler
Equipment
- 9 x 13-inch pan
- 2 large mixing bowls
- Stir spoon or spatula
- apple peeler
Ingredients
- 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 3 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch ✅
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ✅
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder ✅
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine with apple mixture. To a large bowl add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine. Pour into the baking pan.3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced, 3 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Combine the topping ingredients. To another large mixing bowl add the flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. Stir to combine. Spread on top of the apple mixture. Pour the melted coconut oil on top of the cobbler.1 cup gluten-free flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Serve. Serve hot topped with vanilla ice cream (dairy-free if needed).
Notes
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