You love the taste of apple pie but hate peeling and slicing apples? Canned apple pie filling is your shortcut to delicious desserts. It's already spiced and sweetened, ready for quick bakes.
These 11 recipes turn that pantry staple into pies, crisps, cakes, and more. You'll spend less time prepping and more enjoying warm, gooey apple goodness. Perfect for weeknights or holidays.
Grab your cans and preheat the oven—you're minutes away from homemade magic.
11 Handy Canned Apple Pie Filling Recipes
Stocked your pantry with canned apple pie filling? Great choice. Now, whip up these easy treats that highlight its sweet cinnamon flavor without the fuss. From pies to breakfast bakes, you'll find something for every craving.
1. Classic Canned Apple Pie
This timeless pie delivers flaky crust and warm, spiced apples just like grandma's. The canned filling ensures perfect texture every time—juicy yet not runny. Ideal for potlucks or cozy nights.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
- 2 tbsp butter, cubed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten (for wash)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 425°F. Unroll one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing gently into edges.
Fill the Pie
Pour both cans of apple pie filling into crust. Dot with butter cubes and sprinkle cinnamon.
Top and Crimp
Place second crust over filling. Trim edges, crimp with fork. Cut slits for steam. Brush with egg wash.
Bake to Golden
Bake 45-50 minutes until crust is golden. Cool 30 minutes before slicing. Use pie shield if edges brown too fast.
2. Flaky Apple Turnovers
Crispy puff pastry pockets burst with cinnamon apples—portable pie perfection. Bake a batch for snacks or brunch; they reheat beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp water (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
Chop and Fill
Chop apples in filling smaller if desired. Cut puff pastry into 9 squares. Spoon 2 tbsp filling per square.
Fold and Seal
Fold diagonally, press edges with fork to seal. Cut small slit on top.
Bake Until Crisp
Bake 15-20 minutes until golden. Whisk sugar, water, vanilla for glaze; drizzle after cooling 5 minutes.
3. Gooey Apple Dump Cake
Effortless layers of apples, cake mix, and butter create a caramelized crunch. Serve warm with ice cream for the ultimate lazy dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep Dish
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9×13-inch pan. Spread apple filling evenly.
Add Dry Layers
Sprinkle dry cake mix over apples. Top with pecans and cinnamon.
Pour Butter
Drizzle melted butter evenly—no stirring needed.
Bake Low and Slow
Bake 45-50 minutes until top is bubbly and golden. Cool 10 minutes; edges crisp beautifully.
4. Crunchy Apple Crisp
Oat-y topping contrasts soft spiced apples for cozy comfort. Naturally gluten-free adaptable—your oven does the work.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat and Fill
Preheat to 375°F. Pour filling into greased 8×8-inch dish.
Mix Topping
Combine oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nuts. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle Evenly
Scatter topping over apples, pressing lightly.
Bake to Crisp
Bake 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes for perfect scoops.
5. Southern Apple Cobbler
Drop biscuits bake fluffy atop juicy apples—Southern soul food simplified. Pairs perfectly with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 1 cup biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Heat Oven
Preheat to 400°F. Pour filling into greased 9×9-inch dish; dot with 1 tbsp butter.
Mix Dough
Stir biscuit mix, milk, sugar, remaining butter until just combined.
Drop on Top
Spoon dough dollops over apples.
Bake Fluffy
Bake 25-30 minutes until biscuits are golden. Cool slightly; sauce thickens.
6. Creamy Apple Cheesecake Bars
Silky cheesecake meets spiced apples on a crumbly base—crowd-pleasing bars that slice neatly. Chill for best flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep Crust
Preheat to 350°F. Mix crumbs, butter; press into 8×8-inch pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool.
Beat Filling
Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla until smooth.
Assemble Layers
Pour half over crust, add half filling, swirl. Top with remaining cheesecake.
Bake and Chill
Bake 35-40 minutes until set. Cool, then chill 4 hours. Cut into bars.
7. Sticky Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Pillsbury dough stuffed with apples and cinnamon—warm, pull-apart rolls in under an hour. Breakfast or dessert win.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling, chopped
- 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F. Grease 9-inch round pan.
Prep Filling
Mix chopped filling, pecans, sugar.
Stuff Rolls
Unroll each cinnamon roll; spoon 1 tbsp filling. Reroll.
Bake Gooey
Place in pan cut-side up; drizzle butter. Bake 25-30 minutes. Ice while warm.
8. Moist Apple Bread Pudding
Custardy bread cubes absorb spiced apples for a homey bake. Use day-old bread for best soak.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
- 4 cups cubed bread
- 2 cups milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat and Cube
Preheat to 350°F. Grease 8×8-inch dish; toss bread with apples.
Whisk Custard
Beat milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon.
Pour and Soak
Pour over bread; let sit 10 minutes. Dot with butter.
Bake Custardy
Bake 40-45 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve warm.
9. Mini Apple Hand Pies
Pocket-sized pies with buttery crusts—freeze extras for later. Great for parties or lunchbox treats.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
Roll and Cut
Roll crusts thin; cut 4-inch circles (about 12).
Fill and Fold
Spoon 1 tbsp filling per circle. Fold, crimp edges. Cut slit.
Bake Bite-Sized
Brush with egg, sprinkle sugar-cinnamon. Bake 12-15 minutes until crisp.
10. Baked Apple French Toast Casserole
Overnight prep yields fluffy, apple-studded French toast. Wake to breakfast ready to bake—family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
- 8 cups cubed bread
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
Step-by-Step Instructions
Assemble Night Before
Grease 9×13-inch dish. Layer bread and apples.
Mix Custard
Whisk eggs, milk, syrup, cinnamon, vanilla. Pour over; cover, refrigerate overnight.
Preheat and Bake
Preheat to 350°F. Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes until set and golden.
Serve Warm
Dust with powdered sugar; drizzle extra syrup.
11. Rustic Apple Galette
Rustic free-form tart boasts flaky edges and caramelized apples. Impress with minimal effort—looks bakery-fresh.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
Prep Filling
Stir filling with cornstarch, lemon juice. Place crust on sheet.
Fill and Fold
Mound filling in center, leaving 2-inch border. Fold edges over.
Bake Free-Form
Brush crust with egg, sprinkle sugar. Bake 30-35 minutes until bubbly.
Cool and Slice
Cool 15 minutes; crust stays crisp.
FINAL THOUGHTS
You've got 11 ways to make canned apple pie filling shine—from quick turnovers to showstopper pies. Pick one that fits your day and bake away.
These recipes save time without skimping on flavor. Share with friends or keep for yourself.
Dust off that can and create your next favorite dessert. Your kitchen adventures just got sweeter.
