The Best Easy Homemade Vegan Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler: Your Perfect Summer Dessert

Imagine a warm, inviting aroma filling your kitchen – that’s the magic of a freshly baked peach cobbler. This homemade vegan gluten-free peach cobbler isn’t just any dessert; it’s a celebration of summer, crafted with juicy, jammy peaches and topped with a sweet, crumbly, biscuit-like crust that’s utterly irresistible. What makes it even better? It’s grain-free, vegan, and incredibly easy to whip up, making it the ideal treat for those leisurely summer afternoons and evenings.

Baking dish of peach cobbler and two servings on plates with spoons. — A golden-brown vegan gluten-free peach cobbler served fresh from the oven, with individual portions ready to enjoy.

When the sweet, fragrant peaches are at their peak, there’s truly nothing more satisfying than a homemade peach cobbler. Our easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can have this delightful dessert prepped and in the oven in just 10 minutes, yielding spectacularly tasty results and that comforting, sweet aroma wafting through your entire home. It’s the kind of effortless indulgence that defines summer.

Can’t get enough of peach season? If you’re craving more peachy goodness but looking for a savory twist, we highly recommend trying this incredible nectarine salad. Simply swap the nectarines for fresh peaches, and you’ll have a refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes.

This recipe is truly the PERFECT dessert for when that wonderful summertime L-A-Z-Y feeling comes over you. It lets those magnificent fresh peaches shine as the super stars they are! Think of it as the delicious, less fancy, and less fussy cousin to a classic pie. And this vegan cobbler topping is so good, you’ll want to put it on all your fruit desserts. Oh, and did we mention it’s also gluten-free and grain-free, making it a wonderful option for various dietary needs?

Wham. Bam. Thank you, ma’am! It’s that simple. Just 10 minutes of prep, 40 minutes of baking, and you’re done. Say hello to your new summer bestie: a Fresh, Homemade, Healthy, Vegan Peach Cobbler that tastes like pure sunshine.

Key Ingredients and Smart Substitutions for Your Cobbler

Pile of fresh peaches on a green leafy pedestal. — A bounty of fresh, ripe peaches, the star ingredient of our delicious cobbler.

Peaches: The heart of this dessert! You can use either fresh or frozen peaches for convenience and year-round enjoyment. However, we strongly advise against using canned peaches, as they tend to be too soft and often packed in heavy syrup, which can alter the texture and sweetness of the cobbler. For a delightful variation, feel free to substitute with fresh nectarines, plums, berries, apples, or pears, or even a combination of your favorite seasonal fruits.
Maple Syrup: This natural sweetener adds a lovely depth of flavor to the peach filling. If your peaches are exceptionally ripe and sweet, you might find you can reduce the amount of maple syrup, or even skip it altogether, allowing the natural sweetness of the fruit to shine through. Taste your peaches first to decide!
Arrowroot Powder: This fantastic grain-free root powder is key to achieving a perfectly thick, jammy peach filling. It’s an excellent, easy-to-find alternative to cornstarch, ensuring your cobbler isn’t watery. It helps to bind the fruit juices, creating that luscious texture we all crave in a good cobbler. You can find it in most grocery stores or online: Buy Arrowroot Powder on Amazon.
Tahini: Our secret weapon for oil-free vegan baking! Tahini (sesame paste) provides a wonderful richness and helps bind the topping ingredients without the need for butter or oil. If you don’t have tahini, a smooth, drippy almond butter makes an excellent substitute, offering a similar texture and nutty flavor.
Almond Flour: An essential ingredient for our gluten-free cobbler topping. Almond flour lends a tender crumb and delicious flavor. It’s important to note that almond flour is not a direct 1:1 substitute for regular wheat flour or even coconut flour due to its unique fat and moisture content. However, we’ve successfully made this recipe by swapping ground oats for almond flour, resulting in an equally delicious outcome if you’re looking for an alternative.

Expert Tips for Prepping Perfect Peaches for Your Cobbler

You’ll need approximately 2 pounds of peaches for this recipe, which typically equates to about 8 medium-sized peaches. We highly recommend grabbing a few extra, as they’re so delicious, you might find yourself snacking on some while you prep! (Yes, we speak from experience here.)
First things first, and this is a game-changer: DON’T bother to peel the peaches! Seriously, it doesn’t get any easier than that, right? Peeling peaches can be time-consuming and unnecessary. Those beautiful skins will soften beautifully during cooking, adding lovely color, a touch of texture, and extra fiber to your cobbler.
Next crucial tip: Cut the peach on the horizontal, not along the natural seam from the stem down. Yes, we know it’s counter-intuitive, but trust us on this! Attempting to cut ripe peaches along the vertical seam can result in a messy pool of peach juice and a pile of peach pulp on your cutting board. Cutting across the horizontal prevents this juicy overflow, keeping your workspace cleaner. This clever technique is also our go-to for making delicious grilled peaches.
Once cut horizontally, simply twist the two halves, and your peach should come apart easily, with one half containing the pit and the other perfectly clear. This method minimizes effort and maximizes peach integrity.

How to Cut Peaches for Cobbler: A Visual Guide

Knife cutting through the non stem end of a fresh peach. — As advised, do not peel your peaches. Instead of cutting down the natural seam, cut across the HORIZONTAL for less mess.

Cutting board filled with halved peaches, some sliced thin, some with pits removed. — After halving, remove the pit. Place each half cut-side down on your board and slice them into thin, even wedges.

Crafting Your Vegan Peach Cobbler: Step-by-Step

Bowl of arrowroot powder, cinnamon, lemon juice in front of a baking dish filled with peach slices. — Arrange your delicious peach slices in layers within your baking dish. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, maple syrup, arrowroot powder, and cinnamon to create the flavorful filling sauce.

Baking dish filled with peach slices, covered with jammy lemony cinnamon. — Don’t worry too much about the precise arrangement of your peach slices; they’ll soon be enveloped by our delectable biscuit topping. Pour the whisked arrowroot mixture evenly over the peaches, ensuring every slice is coated in the fragrant, thickening sauce.

The Irresistible Gluten-Free Cobbler Topping: Easy & Delicious

This simple, one-bowl cobbler topping comes together in a mere 2 minutes, proving that delicious doesn’t have to mean complicated. It’s light, crumbly, and perfectly complements the sweet peach filling.

Almond milk, vanilla and other wet ingredients for fruit cobbler topping. — Begin by combining all the wet ingredients – plant-based milk (like almond milk), apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, tahini, and vanilla extract – into a medium-sized bowl.

Whisking together wet ingredients for cobbler topping. — Whisk the wet ingredients vigorously until the tahini is fully incorporated and the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency. This ensures a cohesive and flavorful topping.

Almond flour, arrowroot powder and baking powder on top of wet ingredients of cobbler topping. — Carefully measure out your dry ingredients – almond flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt – and add them directly on top of your whisked wet mixture.

Whisking together cobbler topping in a glass bowl. — Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. The key here is to resist the urge to overmix, which can lead to a tough topping. A few lumps are perfectly fine!

Assembling and Baking Your Summer Treat

Sliced peaches with a couple dollops of cobbler topping in a square baking dish. — Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, carefully drop large dollops of your prepared cobbler dough onto the sliced peaches in the baking dish. Continue this process until all the dough has been added.

Spoonfuls of cobbler dough on top of sliced peaches. — It’s perfectly fine if the topping isn’t perfectly even or doesn’t completely cover all the fruit. Those delightful gaps allow the sweet peach juices to bubble up and caramelize, adding to the rustic charm of a cobbler. Finish by sprinkling the top generously with a touch of cinnamon for extra warmth and spice.

A square baking dish of uncooked peach cobbler, ready for the oven. — Place your prepared cobbler into a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit (175°C) oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes. The anticipation will build as your kitchen fills with the most incredible aroma!

A baking dish of golden-brown peach cobbler fresh out of the oven, steam rising from the delicious topping. — Once out of the oven, the cobbler will be golden brown and bubbling with sweet peach juices. Use a large spoon to serve, ensuring each portion includes plenty of the delicious, jammy fruit and the delightful crumbly topping.

Serving peach cobbler from a baking dish to two plates. — Scooping generous portions of warm, bubbly peach cobbler from the baking dish onto plates, ready to be enjoyed. The rich aroma is almost palpable!

You’re truly going to want to get up close and personal with this incredible biscuit-type topping. It’s not just vegan and gluten-free, but also made with no refined sugar, making it a healthier indulgence that doesn’t compromise on flavor. And it’s absolutely delish! Remember, cobbler isn’t just for peaches. You can use this versatile recipe with other stone fruits like nectarines and plums, or even apples, pears, berries, or a delightful combination of any of your favorite fruits. The possibilities are endless, and the results are always YUM!

Storing and Serving Your Delicious Peach Cobbler

Storage: To keep your vegan peach cobbler fresh, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This will help maintain its delicious flavor and texture.
Topping Texture: Please note that after about 3 days, the delightful crispness of the topping may begin to soften and become a bit mushy. While still perfectly edible and tasty, for the best texture, enjoy it within the first few days.
Serving Warm: There’s nothing quite like warm peach cobbler! To reheat, gently warm individual servings or the entire dish in a 325°F (160°C) oven for about 15 minutes, or until it’s heated through and the peaches are bubbly again. Serve it as is, or with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or a dollop of coconut whipped cream for an extra special treat.

Up close with a piece of peach cobbler on a plate. — A close-up view of a perfect serving of peach cobbler, highlighting the golden crumbly topping and the juicy, tender peach filling underneath.

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Serving of peach cobbler on a china plate with baking dish in the background.

Vegan Peach Cobbler

Author:

Debra Klein

Homemade Vegan Peach Cobbler is easy to make with this delicious vegan recipe. It’s a gluten-free dessert made with fresh peaches and a simple grain-free biscuit topping.

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Course
Dessert

Cuisine
American

Servings

10
servings

Calories

242
kcal

Equipment

Measuring Cups and Spoons
Balloon whisk
8 x 8 Square Baking Pan
Global 3″ Paring Knife

Ingredients

Peach Filling

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2
lbs.
fresh peaches*
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2
Tablespoons
maple syrup
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1
Tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
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2
Tablespoons

arrowroot powder
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1
teaspoon
cinnamon

Cobbler Topping

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⅓
cup
plant milk*
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1
Tablespoon
apple cider vinegar
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¼
cup
maple syrup
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1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
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¼
cup
tahini
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2
cups
almond flour
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¼
cup

arrowroot powder
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1
teaspoon
baking soda
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pinch
sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
SLICE PEACHES: The easiest way to do this is to halve them HORIZONTALLY along the core. This is counter-intuitive to the way you usually do it. Trust me though (especially if your peaches are ripe… cutting the other way will result in a puddle of juice along with some peach pulp mess). Turn the two halves against each other to “twist” them apart. Then, slice into thin wedges. Place peach slices into an 8×8″ square baking pan.
MAKE PEACH SAUCE: Combine maple syrup, lemon juice, arrowroot, and cinnamon using a whisk. Then, pour the mixture over the peaches in the baking pan, ensuring they are evenly coated.
MAKE COBBLER TOPPING: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the plant milk and apple cider vinegar. Then add in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix in the tahini until well incorporated and a uniform, creamy texture appears. Measure in the almond flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and salt, then mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Scoop large dollops of topping onto the peaches. It may not cover the entire surface, and that is perfectly fine. Random holes are part of the charm — it’s a cobbler, not a pie!
Sprinkle the top generously with cinnamon and bake for 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly on the sides. To ensure it’s cooked all the way through, you can stick a toothpick into a piece of the topping; it should come out clean.

Notes

PEACHES: Either white-flesh or yellow-flesh peaches, or a combination, will work beautifully in this recipe. Nectarines are also an excellent substitute, and the addition of some berries can add extra flavor and color if you wish, or if you don’t have enough peaches. 2 lbs. typically equates to about 8 medium-sized peaches. Feel free to adjust the amount of peaches to fill your baking dish – a little more is great (they will definitely shrink after cooking), or a little less might mean you want to slightly reduce your pan size and topping quantity. Frozen, sliced peaches are a good substitute, but please avoid canned peaches for optimal texture and flavor.

PLANT MILK: I used almond milk in this recipe. You can use any plant-based milk you prefer and know your body tolerates well, such as oat milk, soy milk, or cashew milk.

Nutrition

Serving:
1
g

Calories:
242
kcal

Carbohydrates:
24
g

Protein:
7
g

Fat:
15
g

Saturated Fat:
1
g

Polyunsaturated Fat:
13
g

Cholesterol:
1
mg

Sodium:
23
mg

Fiber:
5
g

Sugar:
16
g

Note

The nutrition calculations were done using online tools. To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in any given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients you used. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information is accurate, complete and useful.

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