10+ Recipes Using Apple Pie Filling (2024)

Not sure what to make with apple pie filling? Make these 10+ Recipes Using Apple Pie Filling including mini apple pies, apple turnovers, apple crumble, and more!

Every fall I go apple picking at a local fruit farm. Sometimes I go in September. Sometimes I go in October. Sometimes I’ll even go during both months.

This year my schedule has been crazy, so I’m hoping to pick apples in October.

Because I usually have several pounds of apples to eat, I have plenty of apple recipes to make.

One thing they have in common? I almost always make my homemade apple pie filling.

That’s why I’m bringing you this list of recipes using apple pie filling which includes mini apple pies, apple turnovers, apple crumble, and more.

It’s similar to my list of Cherry Pie Filling Desserts but with a focus on fall desserts.

These apple pie filling desserts can made with either homemade or canned apple pie filling. Totally up to you.

Whether you’re pressed for time or love baking from scratch, here are over 10 recipes using apple pie filling (canned or homemade).

Can you eat apple pie filling out of the can?

Yes, you can eat apple pie filling out of the can without prior cooking. It’s precooked when canned, so it’s safe to eat.

This is useful for when you want to use apple pie filling for no bake recipes such as No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake or No Bake Apple Pie Phyllo Cups.

You can also use apple pie filling as a topping for your 6 inch cheesecake recipe or mini cheesecakes.

How long can opened apple pie filling stay in the fridge?

Whether you’re using canned apple pie filling or homemade, it will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

If using canned, make sure you transfer leftovers to a covered storage container. Do not store directly in the can.

What To Make With Apple Pie Filling

The most obvious apple pie filling dessert recipe to make is….apple pie. Bet you didn’t see that coming right?

If you’re making an apple dessert for two, you can make Mini Apple Pie, Apple Hand Pies, or Apple Crumble For Two.

Looking for an apple pie recipe to share? You can substitute apple for cherry in my cherry crumble pie.

Not in the mood for a slice of pie? Both my Apple Pie Crumb Bars and Apple Fritter Cake are baked in an 8×8 pan.

You can also replace the peach with apple in these Peach Cheesecake Crumb Bars.

Too hot to bake? Substitute apple pie filling for No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake.

In the mood for stuffing? Try Apple Turnovers or Apple Filled Doughnuts.

What to substitute for apple pie filling?

Don’t want apple but still want to make these recipes? You can substitute in peach pie filling or cherry pie filling.