For the Luscious Peach Filling:

• Peaches: 6-8 medium ripe peaches (about 6 cups sliced). You can use fresh or frozen (see tips for frozen). If using fresh, you can peel them or leave the skin on for a more rustic texture.
• Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup (adjust to 1/4 cup if peaches are very sweet, or up to 3/4 cup if tart). Brown sugar can also be used for a deeper molasses flavor.
• Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour or Cornstarch/Arrowroot Starch: 2 tablespoons (this acts as a thickener for the peach juices). Cornstarch or arrowroot starch will yield a slightly clearer, glossier filling.
• Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed (brightens the flavor and prevents browning).
• Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (or to taste).
• Ground Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (optional, but adds a lovely warmth).
• Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon (enhances all the other flavors).
• Butter: 2 tablespoons, cut into small pieces (to dot over the filling before adding the topping).

For the Tender Gluten-Free Cobbler Topping:

• Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend: 1 1/2 cups (ensure your blend contains xanthan gum, or add 1/2 teaspoon separately if it doesn’t). My preferred blends usually include a mix of rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca starch.
• Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup (plus 1-2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top, optional).
• Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons (ensure it’s gluten-free and fresh for optimal rise).
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon.
• Unsalted Butter: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick), cold and cut into small cubes. For a dairy-free version, use a good quality plant-based butter stick.
• Milk: 3/4 cup (whole milk, 2%, or a dairy-free alternative like unsweetened almond, soy, or oat milk). Buttermilk (or a dairy-free buttermilk made with plant milk and 3/4 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes) can also be used for extra tang and tenderness.
• Large Egg: 1 (optional, but adds richness and structure to the topping). For an egg-free version, you can omit it or use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, let sit for 5-10 minutes).
• Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon.