I always seem to want to rush autumn in after summer, but that was not the case this year. I had an amazing summer toting around my little boy with sun-drenched afternoons. stone fruit cobblers have still been on my mind. this gluten-free spiced pear and apple cobbler is my gentle way to welcome the first signs of fall, but pay homage to summer. I hope you try it on a night when you need something a little extra cozy.
the inspiration:
this cobbler was inspired by my gluten-free blackberry vanilla cobbler which was a favorite last summer. the delicious batter boasts similar ingredients with pops of extra cinnamon. seasonal apples and pears are first gently simmered with maple syrup, a touch of lemon and warming spices. the remaining syrup from the cooked fruits is reserved to later drizzle atop the cobbler. It’s autumn on a plate and perfect for breakfast or dessert. It’s also gluten-free and sweetened naturally with date sugar and maple syrup.
spiced pear and apple cobbler ingredients:
- fresh pears and apples: the star of the show.
- gluten free all purpose flour: a simple swap to keep the dish gluten-free.
- natural sweeteners: date sugar and pure maple sugar sweeten the dish.
- heavy cream
- fresh lemon: adds brightness to the stewed fruits.
- warming spices: cinnamon and nutmeg flavor the batter and stewed fruits.
- vanilla bean paste: our intense pop of vanilla that is so delicious with the tart berries.
- pastured butter
- baking powder
how to make:
begin by peeling and slicing the apples and pears and combining them with maple syrup, lemon and spices. we are briefly cooking them to gently soften fruits and forming a syrup to garnish atop the cobbler after it bakes. next, melt some butter and make the cobbler batter. dry ingredients are whisked together first, then wet ingredients are gently stirred in. Add more than 1/2 of the batter to the bottom of the pan, followed by strained fruits, then remaining batter. Bake until golden brown and serve topped with the reserved syrup. enjoy!
how to serve:
serve this gluten-free spiced pear and apple cobbler alongside vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of lightly-sweetened fresh whipped cream. enjoy! If you love warm and cozy autumn desserts, you will also love my gf butterscotch apple bread pudding.
Gluten-Free Spiced Pear and Apple Cobbler
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed apples and pears peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup all-purpose GF flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon mineral salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup date sugar plus 1 Tablespoon separated (you can also use maple sugar)
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 9-inch round or 9x9 inch baking pan with butter or coconut oil spray.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add sliced fruit with lemon, spices, maple and a pinch of mineral salt . Cook over medium heat until bubbling and fruit has just begun to soften, 8-10 min. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together GF flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and 3/4 cup date sugar. Pour in melted butter, heavy cream and vanilla paste, then fold in delicately until well combined, careful not to overmix.
- Add a little more than 1/2 of the batter to the bottom of the baking pan- spreading uniformly to the edges. Remove fruit from the fruit mixture with a slotted spoon, reserving the syrup at the bottom of the pan for serving later. Add fruit uniformly atop batter. Add remaining batter in flattened mounds all across the fruit. Sprinkle remaining 1 Tablespoon of date sugar uniformly across the top.
- Bake cobbler on the middle rack until golden and bubbling, 35-45 minutes, rotating pan 180 degrees, 1-2 times during cooking. Serve cobbler warm drizzled with reserved fruit syrup and enjoy!
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