4 Ingredient Peach Cobbler (gluten-free!)

Get ready for the easiest, most mouthwatering peach cobbler you’ve ever made! This 4-ingredient wonder transforms fresh, juicy peaches into a dessert that tastes like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen – but with none of the fuss.

What makes this recipe pure magic is how the simple crumb topping bakes into a perfectly golden crust while the peaches below bubble away into sweet, tender perfection. And yes, you read that right – just 4 ingredients stand between you and dessert bliss!

Ingredients

For the peach filling:

• 4-5 fresh peaches, sliced
• 2 tablespoons sugar

For the cobbler topping:

• 1 cup self-rising flour (see Notes for gluten-free option)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch cake or pie pan. Combine sliced peaches and 2 tablespoons sugar in the prepared pan, gently tossing until evenly coated. The sugar will help draw out the peaches’ natural juices.
2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup self-rising flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix until you achieve a crumbly consistency – it should look like wet sand. If the mixture seems too wet, add 1 tablespoon flour at a time.
3. Layer the crumb mixture evenly over the peaches. Important: Do not stir or mix the layers together – this creates the classic cobbler texture with distinct layers.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top and peach filling is actively bubbling around the edges. To test doneness, insert a knife into the center – peaches should be tender with no resistance.
5. Allow cobbler to cool for 20 minutes before serving. This resting time lets the filling set and prevents burning. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate summer dessert experience.

Smart Swaps

• Use coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free version (use same amount)
• Substitute almond flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder for self-rising flour to make gluten-free
• Try coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option (use 1:1 ratio)

Make It Diabetes-Friendly

• Replace sugar with 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener (reduces carbs by 12g per serving)
• Use 1 cup almond flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder instead of self-rising flour (reduces carbs by 22g per serving)
• Serve with 2 tablespoons unsweetened whipped cream instead of ice cream
• Keep portions to 1/2 cup serving size (approximately 15g net carbs)

Pro Tips

• Choose peaches that yield slightly to pressure for perfect ripeness
• For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to the crumb topping
• Let peaches sit with sugar for 10 minutes before adding topping for more juice
• If using frozen peaches, thaw and drain excess liquid first