Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Gluten Free Peach Surprise

Teresa Ambra

Gluten Free Living – 2014

Gluten Free Peach Surprise is amazing. You’re not going to believe how extraordinary this dessert turned out! I made it from the same basic recipe as my Cherry Surprise recipe. Except instead of using canned pie filling, I made up my own peach pie filling with peaches from our peach trees out back. Not only that, I used a gluten free flour and coconut oil so the recipe is both gluten free AND vegan!

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If you are gluten intolerant, there are some really terrific gluten free flours available these days. I’ve tried lots of gluten free products over the past couple of years, but Cup4Cup is one that really delivers. It wasn’t available when I initially posted this recipe in August 2014, but it is available today (May 2018). It’s an excellent blend of flours that provide optimum results for gluten free baking.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise is a lovely dessert I made for our Sunday school class fellowship a couple of weeks ago. I had promised our hostess (who has severe Celiac Disease), that I would make her a gluten free pasta dish, a gluten free pasta salad, and a gluten free dessert. Because we had so many peaches ready to pick off our peach trees, I whipped up three peach desserts to take with me as well.

I decided to make one more gluten free for her  so I chose to make one of my tried and true recipes with gluten free flours to see how it would turn out. It was spectacular. Not only that, this dessert out of the four I brought that day was the one everyone raved over the most. When they found out the recipe was both gluten free and vegan they were all amazed and many people lined up to get a piece. Several people came back for seconds. Everyone loved Gluten Free Peach Surprise.

Well, guys and gals, over the past two weeks I’ve made 38 different desserts with our peaches so far.  I have two more cobblers I’m making tomorrow for a friend who wants her future son-in-law to sample them for his wedding. He doesn’t want a Groom’s Cake but, instead, wanted either Peach Pie or Peach Cobbler.

So she thought of me and asked me if I would consider making some stuff for their wedding. Tomorrow’s efforts will conclude my peach baking efforts for this summer with 40 different treats! Yes, I know, you will be sick and tired of peach desserts after I’m finished. I’m sorry….well not really! :), but I’ve got some of the most amazing desserts to share with you over the next two months.

I’ve made pies, cobblers, bars, cookies, muffins and cakes and they all turned out so tasty. If you’re looking for ways to use up peaches over the next month or so, then stay tuned. You will have your choice from lots of fantastic recipes.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise is wonderful. The crust layer uses gluten free flour, oatmeal, coconut oil, brown sugar and coconut. This mixture is used both for the crust and the topping. Then I cooked fresh peaches and made them into a pie filling and syrup. I also added almond extract. After spreading the thickened peaches on top of the crust layer, I sprinkled hazelnuts over top, before crumbling the remaining topping over the peach mixture. While I served Gluten Free Peach Surprise plain, you can also serve this with whipped topping or ice cream.

If you’re looking for a spectacular peachy dessert for your next backyard barbecue, block party, family reunion, or tailgating party, then by all means you’ve got to try Gluten Free Peach Surprise. You will have everyone raving over this dessert like I had raving over mine! You can watch the amazement cross their faces as they realize this scrumptious dessert is vegan AND gluten free!

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Gluten Free Peach Surprise is a fabulous dessert. Lots of peaches and hazelnuts are peeking out from a thick, delicious streusel.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Every bite of this spectacular dessert is so satisfying. 

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Everyone who tried this dessert kept raving over the wonderful flavors.

Here’s what I did.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

I used these ingredients.

Pamela’s was the only readily available gluten free flour at the time. I highly recommend Cup4Cup or other gluten free flours as Pamela’s mix is not a one-to-one ratio for regular flour. It’s also harder to work with than GF flours available now.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Begin by making peach pie filling. Place white sugar, cornstarch cinnamon and almond extract into a saucepan over medium heat.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Add water and peaches.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Boil and cook peaches about 3-5 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat and set aside.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Make crust layer: Place gluten free flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, coconut, and coconut oil in a large mixing bowl.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Stir ingredients to combine.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Grease a 9×13″ baking dish. Press about half to two-thirds of the streusel mixture into the prepared dish.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Spread peach filling over top of streusel crust. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts. (Or you can use the nuts of your choice).

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Sprinkle remaining streusel mixture over top of peach layer.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Bake at 350 about 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Gluten Free Peach Surprise is both gluten free AND vegan. 

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

If you want to make this dessert even healthier, you can substitute honey for sugar.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Gluten Free Peach Surprise will certainly surprise all of your guests! They won’t believe a gluten free and vegan dessert tastes so wonderful.

Here’s the recipe.

GLUTEN FREE PEACH SURPRISE

(My own concoction)

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Gluten Free Peach Surprise

Teresa Ambra
This spectacular peach dessert uses fresh peaches. It is so wonderful no one will believe it's gluten free and vegan! This dessert uses oatmeal, coconut, hazelnuts and almond extract to increase the already marvelous flavor. It's terrific for summer holidays, backyard barbecues and potlucks.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 15
Calories 368 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 2 wooden spoons
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 4 1/2 cups fresh peaches
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 heaping tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 cups gluten free flour (see note below)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup hazelnuts chopped, (or your favorite kind) (measure after chopping)
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Combine ½ cup granulated sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add almond extract and water slowly to combine.
  • Stir in peaches.
  • Boil and cook over medium heat about 3-5 minutes or until thick.
  • Combine coconut oil with oatmeal, GF flour, brown sugar, and coconut.
  • Spread about 2/3 of the mixture into a greased 9x13” baking dish.
  • Spread peach filling over top.
  • Sprinkle nuts over top of the peaches.
  • Crumble remaining oat mixture over top of peaches.
  • Bake at 350° about 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.

Notes

NOTE: Regular peach pie filling can also be used. Just add the cinnamon and almond extract to it and pour over top of crust layer.
 
NOTE: When I initially posted this recipe Pamela's baking mix was about the only GF flour readily available. Now there are many GF products available that have a much better flour blend and have a one-to-one ratio of GF flour to all-purpose flour. I have found that Pamela's flour is very thin so I have to use a lot more to get the same consistency as regular flour or other GF flours. My preferred blend is Cup4Cup.
 
NOTE: While I used hazelnuts, you can substitute pecans, walnuts, pistachios or almonds with great results.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 153IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dessert, gluten free, gluten free dessert, peach dessert, peaches
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

[b]Gluten Free Peach Surprise[/b]
Recipe Type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Teresa Ambra 
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 15
Spectacular peach dessert using fresh peaches. This one uses oatmeal, coconut, hazelnuts and almond extract for marvelous flavors. This dessert is vegan and gluten free since it uses [url href=”http://www.pamelasproducts.com/products/baking-mixes/pamelas-baking-pancake-mix/” target=”_blank” title=”pamela’s products”]Pamela’s gluten free baking and pancake mix.[/url]
Ingredients
  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 4 ½ cups fresh peaches
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups [url href=”http://www.pamelasproducts.com/products/baking-mixes/pamelas-baking-pancake-mix/” target=”_blank” title=”pamela’s products”]Pamela’s baking and pancake mix[/url]
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
Instructions
  1. Combine ½ cup white sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add almond extract and water slowly to combine.
  3. Stir in peaches.
  4. Boil and cook over medium heat about 3-5 minutes or until thick.
  5. Combine coconut oil with oatmeal, baking mix, brown sugar, and coconut.
  6. Spread about 2/3 of the mixture into a greased 9×13” baking dish.
  7. Spread peach filling over top.
  8. Sprinkle nuts over top of peaches.
  9. Crumble remaining oat mixture over top of peaches.
  10. Bake at 350° about 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Regular peach pie filling can also be used. Just add the cinnamon and almond extract to it and pour over top of crust layer.
Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Everyone will come running when they smell this lovely peach dessert coming out of the oven.

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

If you love peachy desserts, you’ll go crazy over this one!

Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Gluten Free Peach Surprise is spectacular. But don’t take my word for it. Try it yourself!

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Gluten Free Peach Surprise | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic #peach #dessert is absolutely spectacular. It uses gluten free flour & coconut oil so it's #glutenfree & #vegan. It's a terrific #recipe for summer #holidays, backyard barbecues & potlucks. Our company loved it! #hazelnuts

Gluten Free Peach Surprise

Teresa Ambra
This spectacular peach dessert uses fresh peaches. It is so wonderful no one will believe it’s gluten free and vegan! This dessert uses oatmeal, coconut, hazelnuts and almond extract to increase the already marvelous flavor. It’s terrific for summer holidays, backyard barbecues and potlucks.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 15
Calories 368 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9×13" glass baking dish
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 2 wooden spoons
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 4 1/2 cups fresh peaches
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 heaping tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 cups gluten free flour (see note below)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup hazelnuts chopped, (or your favorite kind) (measure after chopping)
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Combine ½ cup granulated sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add almond extract and water slowly to combine.
  • Stir in peaches.
  • Boil and cook over medium heat about 3-5 minutes or until thick.
  • Combine coconut oil with oatmeal, GF flour, brown sugar, and coconut.
  • Spread about 2/3 of the mixture into a greased 9×13” baking dish.
  • Spread peach filling over top.
  • Sprinkle nuts over top of the peaches.
  • Crumble remaining oat mixture over top of peaches.
  • Bake at 350° about 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.

Notes

NOTE: Regular peach pie filling can also be used. Just add the cinnamon and almond extract to it and pour over top of crust layer.
 
NOTE: When I initially posted this recipe Pamela’s baking mix was about the only GF flour readily available. Now there are many GF products available that have a much better flour blend and have a one-to-one ratio of GF flour to all-purpose flour. I have found that Pamela’s flour is very thin so I have to use a lot more to get the same consistency as regular flour or other GF flours. My preferred blend is Cup4Cup.
 
NOTE: While I used hazelnuts, you can substitute pecans, walnuts, pistachios or almonds with great results.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 153IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dessert, gluten free, gluten free dessert, peach dessert, peaches
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

11 Comments

  • Arlene

    September 10, 2023 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    This is DELICIOUS!!! I want to use this recipe with apples or blackberries!

    1. Teresa Ambra

      September 10, 2023 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Arlene. Yes it is a great recipe and one where you can use practically any fruit. So glad you enjoyed it!

  • Po

    January 21, 2021 at 7:57 am

    Hi Teresa,

    May I know how much cinnamon is needed as it is not listed in the ingredient list? And do you think canned peaches work the same in this recipe? Sometimes it can be very difficult to get fresh peaches in this part of the world where I am living. Also they can be extremely expensive. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to try them out!

    1. Teresa

      January 25, 2021 at 5:35 am

      Hi, Po. I am so sorry about leaving the cinnamon ingredient off! It is one teaspoon. Yes, I think you can substitute canned peaches. I would probably dice them up before using.

  • marie johson

    October 9, 2019 at 12:49 am

    Spectacular peach dessert using fresh peaches. This one uses oatmeal, coconut, hazelnuts and almond extract for marvelous flavors.

    1. Teresa

      October 9, 2019 at 9:26 am

      Thanks Marie

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  • Gaylynn

    September 17, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    Did you use regular oats for this? reg oats are not gluten free.

    1. Teresa

      September 18, 2014 at 7:31 am

      Wow, Galynn, I did not realize Quaker Oats could not certify their oats as being pure oats and thus not contaminated with gluten. I normally use oats from Azure Standard which are steel-cut, organic and certified gluten free. Thanks for letting me know.

    2. Teresa

      September 18, 2014 at 8:33 am

      I actually served this to someone who has full-blown celiac disease. If you put a serving utensil in a food with gluten and then it’s used in a non-gluten dish she has immediate and severe consequences. Thankfully, she was okay with eating this but I will remember for the future.

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