This beautiful gluten free cherry cobbler, with its touches of roses and cherry blossoms, will make you feel like the sun is shining all year around!
A mixture of almond, rice, and oat flour makes the sweet cobbler topping glutenfree. Its is the best cobbler for July celebrations like the Fourth of July and Canada Day, while remaining conscious of dietary restrictions.
It is a cherry dessert everyone can enjoy, while connecting me to my Russian roots as a love letter to cherries. It marries the flavours from my tart sour cherry sauce and the fruity aroma from my gluten free peach cobbler.
Dominant Flavors in This Easy Gluten Free Cherry Cobbler
This easy cobbler relies on a couple of flavor combinations for its irresistible taste: cherries and almonds, and cherries and rose.
Cherry and almond are classic flavor combinations, especially for this cherry almond cake. Everyone watching the Great British Bakeoff knows of Bakewell Tart, which relies on raspberries and almonds for its unique taste. But have you ever tried it with almonds and cherries? Like my almond rhubarb tart and almond apple cake, the slightly bitter aroma of almonds pairs beautifully with the deep sweetness of cherries, and almond flour lends a soft texture to the cobbler topping.
The second flavor combination I rely on in this cobbler is cherry and rose. You could think of the cobbler as a cherry rose cake! I used sugar that I mixed with rose petals (as in these kefir pancakes, rose pistachio hamantaschen and beetroot rose Middle Eastern latte), and added a couple of drops of rose water into the filling. If you're not a fan of roses, feel free to skip those flavorings—the cobbler will be amazing as is!
This gluten free summer dessert benefits from the marriage of these three flavors in texture, aroma, and taste.
How do you pit cherries?
One year, I got access to a whole harvest of sour cherries. Armed with 10 kilograms of fresh cherries to pit, I knew I needed a solution!
I tried pitting cherries with a straw, and it was an epic fail. I cut them in half and removed the pits, until I got tired after about 10 cherries. And finally, I broke down and bought this OXO cherry pitter... and it became my favorite kitchen gadget.
I use the OXO cherry pitter to pit cherries, olives, and even some small plums. We eat a lot of olives, so even with the cherry season over, it still gets a lot of use!
When pitting cherries, make sure you avoid wearing white and do it over an easily wipeable surface, like a cutting board or a marble or quartz counter (that you'll clean right away to avoid the juices sipping in!).
The important thing is to have fun. This is one of those rare moments in life when you have full permission to make a mess!
Fresh or Frozen Cherry Cobbler?
Cherries are the star ingredient, providing juicy bursts of sweetness throughout the cobbler. You can use frozen cherries but fresh cherries tastes better for this gluten free cherry pie.
Equipment
- One large bowl
- cutting board
- OXO cherry pitter
- Oven
- Casserole dish
Instructions on How to Make This Recipe
Prepare the Baking Sheet
Preheat the oven and prepare and butter a 9-inch baking dish or pie pan, then place it on a baking sheet to prevent dripping.
Scatter the cherries and slivered almonds (or rose petals) over the bottom of the dish.
Make the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Gradually add the sugar, salt, and flour, and stir together until smooth. Add the milk, butter, amaretto or brandy, and vanilla or rosewater extract. Mix together until the cherry pie filling is well combined.
Gradually pour in the milk and whisk gently. The batter should look like crepe batter. Pour the mixture atop the cherries and almonds.
Bake the Cobbler
Bake until the cobbler biscuit topping is puffed and golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve Cherry Cobbler
Serve this sweet treat while still warm from the oven or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar on top just before serving. If desired, top with a dollop of whipped cream or more sweet cherries for the perfect summer dessert.
Storage for Cobbler Recipes
Leftovers will last for 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. If using whipped cream, keep it separate from the cobbler.
Recipe
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Gluten Free Cherry Cobbler with Almond and Rose
Equipment
- One large bowls
- OXO cherry pitter (https://amzn.to/3Des0rE)
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cherries pits and stems removed (you can use fresh or frozen cherries)
- 2 tablespoons of blanched slivered almonds OR 2 tablespoons dried rose petals for a more floral flavor
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup sugar - you can also use this rose sugar for a more cherry rose cake
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ½ cup gluten free flour or ¼ cup sweet rice flour, and ¼ cup gluten-free oat flour, plus 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum
- 3 TB melted butter coconut oil or vegan butter
- 2 teaspoons of Amaretto or brandy
- 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract OR rosewater extract (https://amzn.to/3z6xDFR)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Prep and butter a 9-inch quiche or pie pan, and place it on a baking sheet to avoid any dripping.
- Scatter the cherries and slivered almonds (or rose petals) over the bottom of the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Gradually add in the sugar, salt and flours, whisking until smooth. Add in milk, melted butter, amaretto or brandy and vanilla or rosewater extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Gradually pour in the milk, and whisk gently. The batter should look like crepe batter. Pour the mixture atop the cherries and almonds.
- Bake at 400F for 30-35 mins, until the cobbler topping is puffed and golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve gluten-free cherry cobbler still warm from the oven, or in room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
- Leftover gluten-free cherry cobbler will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 4 days.
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