This list of recipes using canned apple pie filling is a great way to create all kinds of delicious treats with hardly any fuss. This one simple ingredient can be used in so many different ways-baked into pies, layered into crisps, swirled into cakes, stuffed into pastries, or even served warm over pancakes and ice cream.
Whether you're baking for a crowd or just want a quick dessert at home, canned apple pie filling is a shortcut to something sweet, cozy, and comforting. In this roundup post, you'll find plenty of creative and easy ideas for turning a can of apple pie filling into something everyone will love.
How to Use Canned Apple Pie Filling
If you used my Amish recipe for canned apple pie filling and now have lots of jars sitting on your pantry shelf, this roundup is for you! It's the perfect way to put all that delicious homemade filling to good use. Whether you're baking for the holidays, making a quick dessert for guests, or just craving something sweet, these recipes will help you turn those jars into something amazing.
Apple Pie Recipes Using Canned Filling
PA Dutch Apple Pie With Crumb Topping
An incredible PA Dutch Apple Pie Recipe that consists of flaky crust, filled with sweet baked apples and cinnamon filling, and topped with a crisp and buttery oat crumble topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to your pie, and you have a perfect dessert! (This pie can be made with fresh apples, but it's also a great way to use canned apple pie filling.)
Amish Fry Pies
Amish fry pies are irresistible hand-held fried pies that are filled with delicious pie filling and topped with a sweet glaze. (These delicious little hand pies can easily be baked or fried.)
Air Fryer Hand Pies
Craving apple pie? Curbing your pie cravings has never been easier with this quick and easy Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies recipe that is ready in just 15 minutes! (Recipe by Yellow Bliss Road)
Two Bite Caramel Topped Apple Pies
Good things do come in small packages! These Two-Bite Caramel-Topped Apple Pies have a flaky, buttery crust, bubbling cinnamon apples, and topped with gooey melted caramel. They're the perfect way to curb your pie craving without a whole lot of time and effort! (Recipe by Two Sisters Mix it Up)
Apple Slab Pie
Apple Slab Pie is an easy twist on a classic dessert. Sweet apple pie filling is surrounded by a simple store bought pie crust, then topped with a buttery, homemade crumb topping. The result is a delectable, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that will bring smiles to your entire crowd. (Recipe by Love from the Oven)
Apple Pie Bars
Pie crusts, apple pie filling, butter, and apple pie spice are baked under a sugar cookie crumble for a sweet treat the whole family will love. Sweet and fragrant apple pie bars are ready to serve in less than 30 minutes. (Recipe by the Shortcut Kitchen)
Simple Recipes Using Canned Apple Pie Filling
Apple Cider Cupcakes
Apple cider cupcakes with caramel frosting are fall cupcakes using cake mix, apple pie filling, and dulce de leche to give a delicious caramel apple flavor with very little effort. (Recipe by Beeyond Cereal)
Apple Pie Cupcakes
These Apple pie cupcakes are the perfect blend of cake and pie in one bite-sized treat, with a classic apple pie filling and topped with cinnamon buttercream. (Recipe by the Soccer Mom Blog)
Apple Dump Cake
Light and fluffy, but full of fall flavor, this easy Apple Dump Cake has apples baked right into it and is topped with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle. (Recipe by In the Kids Kitchen)
Honey Apple Crescents
When you need an easy last minute dessert, make a batch of these honey apple crescents made with apple pie filling. They are fun to bake and a treat to eat. (Recipe by Mama Likes to Cook)
Caramel Apple Pie Dessert Pizza
This Caramel Apple Pie Pizza is the ultimate fall dessert! Delicious dutch apple pie on top of pizza crust, all drizzled with sweet caramel topping! An Apple Pie Lover's dream dessert! (Recipe by Yellow Bliss Road)
Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
This easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake makes a warm and cozy dish that doubles as breakfast and dessert. With canned cinnamon rolls, apple pie filling, and a streusel topping, this simple dish is ready in no time and is perfect to make ahead, too! (Recipe by Pumpkin and Spice)
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies
Easy cinnamon roll apple pies recipe using refrigerated cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling! This Pillsbury cinnamon roll apple pie recipe is the perfect 2-ingredient hack for a quick and easy dessert! You can even make your cinnamon roll apple pie cups with streusel topping! (Recipe by Chenee Today)
Amish Apple Goodie
Apple Goodie is a delightful dessert that features tender baked apples with a hint of cinnamon, topped with a buttery oat crumble. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect Autumn dessert. (Use this recipe to make apple crisp using canned apple pie filling.)
Apple Cobbler Crisp
Apple Cobbler Crisp comes together in no time using Bisquick and canned apple pie filling. Serve this apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and you'll be in cobbler heaven! (Recipe by the Cookin' Chicks)
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Apple Cranberry Crisp is so easy! Only a few minutes to put it together. It's delicious and gluten, dairy free and vegan. (Recipe by Binky's Culinary Carnival)
Recipes With Canned Apple Pie Filling
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites
Learn how to make air fryer apple pie bites with this simple fall recipe. Enjoy the flavors of apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and more all in a bite-sized dessert. (Recipe by the Benson Street)
Caramel Apple Danishes
These Caramel Apple Danish are filled with tender apples that are sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar, and then topped with a rich, caramel sauce. The recipe uses a puff pastry base and simple ingredients so you can make this easy breakfast or dessert in less than 30 minutes! (Recipe by Pumpkin 'n Spice)
Amish Butter Braids
Homemade Danish butter braids are sweet yeast pastries filled with cream cheese and fruit filling (can use apple pie filling), braided, and baked until golden brown. Delicious for breakfast or dessert.
No-Churn Apple Pie Ice Cream
This no-churn apple pie ice cream is easy to make so you can have a delicious frozen treat with minimal effort. A slice of apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a classic dessert, so it's a popular flavor combination. Following this easy recipe, you can enjoy these same flavors with each spoonful. (Recipe by Mama Likes to Cook)
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes
Love that caramel apple flavor? If you do, I have just the cheesecake for you. This recipe for mini caramel apple cheesecake is oh so good! A treat that the family will love! (Recipe by Cheesecake It Is)
Gluten-free French Toast Casserole
This recipe combines gluten free bread with a creamy, sweet egg mixture that's then topped with dollops of homemade apple pie filling and a caramelized brown sugar and cinnamon topping. It's perfect for a a Sunday brunch or a special breakfast on a holiday morning! (Recipe by Well Fed Baker)
Apple Grande
A very unique apple dessert made with fried tortillas and apple pie filling. (Recipe by B4 and Afters)
Recipes Using Apple Pie Filling
Canned apple pie filling provides a convenient shortcut that delivers the cozy flavor of homemade pie without the extra work. It's sweet, spiced, and perfect for quick and easy desserts.
These simple and delicious recipes using canned apple pie filling make it easy to whip up a sweet treat anytime. From classic favorites to creative twists, there's something here for every apple lover. (Another favorite of mine is homemade pancakes or waffles topped with warm apple pie filling and whipped cream!)
I truly hope you found a winner in this collection. Leave a comment below and let me know which recipe you tried. I'd love to hear from you. Thank you!
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