Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler

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Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On February 14, 2025

Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler with fresh or frozen blackberries baked under a flaky, biscuit-like crust. Top this classic baked treat with your favorite ice cream or whipped cream for an elegant dessert.

If you love blackberries you'll want to make my gluten-free blackberry crisp. My gluten free apple crisp is also super scrumptious. There are so many delicious recipes that benefit from fresh berries!

Why You'll Love This Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

It's almost FALL my friends. That means it's everything pie, cobbler, pumpkin, gingerbread ... oh, the list goes on and I am PUMPED about it. Almost all of my favorite treats are traditionally fall treats.

Although, don't tell anyone, I still make them all year round. In fact, it's one of my favorite summer desserts. I just don't advertise it. I don't want to limit what I can eat to a specific time of year. Eat what you want!

Whenever we finish picking a ton of blackberries, the first thing I do is make Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler. Like my pavlova dessert recipe, it's such a simple dessert, and it only requires a few standard ingredients. If you don't have fresh blackberries, don't fret - you can use frozen blackberries in this recipe as well.

The hero in this recipe is the golden, flaky, biscuit-like crust. It really brings the whole dish together. It's super satisfying to dip your spoon into a flaky biscuit and scoop a spoonful of blackberry filling up with it. If you are an ice-cream-lover, I suggest serving up a scoop of vanilla with this Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler.

It's oh-so-good! I've seen lots of variations of Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler. This cobbler recipe has been a family favorite for years. Some cobblers are similar to a cake, with blackberries baked in.

I'm not sure if its a regional thing, like where you grew up, or where your family roots started, but we like biscuits with our cobbler.

How to Make Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler

As always, I'll explain everything in one place in my recipe card below. If you want to see the steps and ingredients in one place, just scroll down.

Here, I'll break down the steps to make my garden-fresh blackberry cobbler.

1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside
2. For the filling - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk sugar and cornstarch.
3. Add blackberries and toss to coat until evenly distributed.
4. Spread the berries into the baking dish.
5. For the cobbler topping - In a separate medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, remaining sugars, and baking powder.
6. Cut in palm shortening until it is crumbly.
7. Mix together egg and dairy-free milk.
8. Add to flour mixture and stir just until combined.
9. Drop topping by tablespoonfuls onto filling (about 9 mounds).
10. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until cobbler is brown and cooked through.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

If you are just dying to make this gluten-free cobbler, but you don't have any blackberries, you can also use other fruits. Peach is a little too sweet for me, but you could use peaches. Also, cherries work really well in cobblers.

You can even alter the recipe to make a raspberry, strawberry, or apple cobbler. Of course, I'm partial to this recipe for gluten free apple crisp.

Ingredients to Include

My recipe for blackberry cobbler calls for only a handful of ingredients. Here's what you'll need for the cobbler filling:

• 6 cups blackberries, rinsed (fresh or frozen work)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For the batter, which turns into that wonderful gluten-free biscuit crumble topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 large egg
• 4 tablespoons dairy-free milk (or regular milk)

There are a few things you won't need. Some blackberry cobbler calls for vanilla extract, lemon juice, or even maple syrup. While those are wonderful additions (and some are worth a try), none are needed to make a memorable golden-brown topping.

You may want to add a dash of salt to the biscuit to bring out the sweetness, but even that's optional.

The Equipment Needed for Good Cobbler

I usually make my cobbler in stoneware ramekins, but you can also make them in a pan or skillet. Here's what you'll need:

• Medium mixing bowl
• Ramekins, stoneware dish, or cast-iron skillet
• Mixing spoon

While ramekins are perfect for serving small portions, a ceramic-coated cast iron skillet is such a wonderful way to present the cobbler as a dessert for the whole family.

Notes and Substitutions for Healthy Blackberry Cobbler

No two cobblers are exactly the same, and that's part of the joy. You're using fresh blackberries (or frozen) and the tartness and sweetness depends so much on your harvest. Here are a few of the common questions I hear about my recipe.

How to measure gluten-free flour

To measure gluten-free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level. Do not scoop your measuring cup into the gluten-free flour. The best method really is to weight it but I don't have the ingredient weights for all my recipes yet.

What flour can I use?

You can use my personal flour blend (always a preferred method when I'm baking gluten-free blackberry crisp. I also recommend Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour Blend in this recipe.

Most blends that have a combination of flours and starches work well in this recipe. Just note the texture will be different from blend to blend. I have not tested this recipe with anything other than my blend, the gluten free flour from Ryze and Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Flour Blend.

Some home bakers ask about adding xanthan gum to the recipe. If you use one of the blends I mentioned, you shouldn't need to. They already include it!

What else can I use besides shortening?

You can use cold butter or coconut oil in this recipe instead of the shortening. Depending on the coconut oil used, it may have a slight coconut taste to it. Both coconut oil and butter work but yields slightly different textures in the biscuits.

Can I use regular milk in this gluten-free blackberry cobbler?

Yes. You can use your milk of choice. It won't change the flavor or the texture unless you use something stronger in flavor like coconut milk.

Can I use frozen blackberries in this gluten-free blackberry cobbler?

Yes. Most grocery stores carry frozen blackberries year round, and some carry mixed frozen berries too. Frozen blackberries work just as well in this recipe. You don't need to change the baking time.

What other fruits could I use?

If you're not partial to blackberries, you can use strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or even peaches in this gluten-free cobbler recipe.

Do you serve this with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream?

Your choice! This cobbler is sweet, and the blackberry filling goes well with both whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. If you're gluten-intolerant, be sure to check the ingredients for whipped cream (especially if you're using one from a lesser-known brand or a homemade alternative.

This recipe is gluten-free, and dairy-free, but you wouldn't be able to tell from the incredible biscuit topping.

Do I need to add Arrowroot or Tapioca Starch?

My recipe for blackberry cobbler doesn't require any arrowroot or tapioca startch, just like it doesn't need any extra xanthan gum. These binding ingredients are already included in the gluten-free flour blend.

Looking for more scrumptious desserts? You might like my Gluten-Free Cherry Cobbler. My Gluten Free Peach Cobbler is also simple to make and delicious.

If you made this Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler, please leave a comment and let me know what you thought! Also, if you have any questions let me know and I will do my best to answer them.

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Yield: 8 servings

Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

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Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler with fresh or frozen blackberries baked under a flaky, biscuit-like crust. This family-favorite dessert is ready in less than an hour!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 28 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 53 minutes

Ingredients

For the Filling

• 6 cups blackberries, rinsed (fresh or frozen work)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For the Cobbler Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour (Bob's 1-to-1 or Ryze Yellow Bag)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• [1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder]
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 large egg
• 4 tablespoons dairy-free milk (or regular milk)

Instructions

1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside
2. For the filling - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk sugar and cornstarch.
3. Add blackberries and toss to coat until evenly distributed.
4. Spread the berries into the baking dish.
5. For the cobbler topping - In a separate medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, remaining sugars, and baking powder.
6. Cut in palm shortening until it is crumbly.
7. Mix together egg and dairy-free milk.
8. Add to flour mixture and stir just until combined.
9. Drop topping by tablespoonfuls onto filling (about 9 mounds).
10. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until cobbler is brown and cooked through.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

• To measure gluten-free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level. Do not scoop your measuring cup into the gluten-free flour.
• I have tested this recipe with my flour blend, Ryze, and Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Flour

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 238Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 6gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g