If you've got some extra pie filling in your pantry and you're looking for a way to use it up, this is the post for you! I'm going to share some of my favorite pie filling recipes you're going to love!
If you’ve ever found a can of pie filling in your pantry and wondered what to do with it, you’re in for a treat!
As a lifelong baker and recipe developer behind Out of the Box Baking, I’ve tested dozens of creative ways to turn simple pie fillings into mouth-watering desserts. From quick dump cakes to hand pies, cobblers, and bars, these recipes are tried, true, and delightfully easy—no rolling pin required!
Whether you’re baking for a church supper, a family dinner, or a last-minute gathering, these ideas prove that a can of pie filling can become something truly special in no time at all.
Why Use Pie Filling?
Pie filling makes everything easier! You can use it in pies (duh), cakes, cupcakes, cobblers, and so many more luscious desserts!
Here are a few of the "types" of canned pie fillings you can try:
- Fruit Fillings: These are the most popular, and for good reason! They're made from fresh, canned, or frozen fruits combined with sugar, spices, and sometimes thickeners like cornstarch or tapioca. Most of my recipes are made with fruity pie fillings. Examples include:
- Apple pie filling: Made with sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes lemon juice. (Boy, do I have a lot of recipes that include apple pie filling!)
- Cherry pie filling: Made with cherries, sugar, and a thickening agent. I bake with cherry pie filling a lot, which you will see!
- Blueberry pie filling: Made with blueberries, sugar, and often lemon juice and a thickener. This is a delicious option.
- Blackberry pie filling: This is a personal favorite!
- Strawberry pie filling: Y'all, you are going to want to try this one! You can do so much with a simple can of strawberry pie filling!
- Peach pie filling: Peach pie, anyone? Peach cobbler? You'll love all of the options!
- Custard Fillings: These are smooth, creamy fillings made from eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and flavorings. Some examples of custard pie fillings would include:
- Pumpkin pie filling: This one is made with pureed pumpkin, eggs, condensed milk, and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. This is a go-to for pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and so on.
- Lemon meringue pie filling: Made with lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and cornstarch, topped with meringue. I've used this in a variety of recipes.
There are so many ready-to-go options!
What to Expect
This roundup is loaded with no-fuss, big-flavor desserts. Whether you’re using leftover fruit filling or grabbing a can last minute, you’ll get fresh ideas that taste homemade but require less prep. Expect gooey bars, easy crisps, fun cake twists—desserts you’ll feel proud to serve without getting stressed.
So, what are we waiting for? Let's look at several of them!
Pie Filling Recipes
Enjoy these amazing recipes that all call for a simple can of pie filling!
Healthy Triple Berry Crisp
If you’re looking for a quick easy dessert, one that will keep you feeling healthy, this is the Berry Crisp for you. It’s simple, delicious, and (bonus!) healthy!
Delicious Blueberry Crisp
If you’re looking for a simple and delicious fruit crisp—one that’s perfect for dessert or breakfast—this is the recipe for you!
Apple Pie Monkey Bread Casserole
If you love the ease of a simple monkey bread but want to add sautéed apples, this is the recipe for you! This one bakes up in a casserole dish. It’s easy to serve and oh, so tasty! Perfect for fall or any time of year!
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars with Crescent Rolls
If you love the idea of strawberry cheesecake but want to experience yours in a light, creamy dessert that can be cut into squares, I’ve got an amazing treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I made these delicious strawberry cheesecake bars using two containers of crescent rolls!
Delicious Cherry Bread Pudding
If you love a rich, gooey bread pudding but you’re also a fan of cherry pie, this recipe is going to make you flip! It’s a combination of both of those two things in one easy and flavorful dish!
Delicious Apple Crumble Bars
If you love a yummy streusel, these apple crumble bars are going to make your day. They’re so easy and tasty and come together in minutes!
Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake
In this post I’m going to show you how to make a luscious chilled icebox cake, loaded with the flavors of strawberries and lemons! Best of all, it’s a simple recipe you can whip up in a hurry.
Apple Pie Bread Pudding
If you love a rich, sweet bread pudding but you’re also a fan of apple pie, have I got a treat for you! This delicious bread pudding is packed full of flavor and it’s super easy to make!
Fluffy Cherry Icebox Pie
If you love a light, fluffy pie, rich with cherry flavor, you’re going to love this recipe. You can make this recipe in the summertime and still keep your waistline in tact!
Easy Caramel Apple Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you love the luscious flavors of apple and caramel, this is the recipe for you. These bars are delicious and simple. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix.
Blueberry Cheesecake Ambrosia
If you love the light, fluffy texture of an ambrosia with the creamy sweetness of pudding, I’ve got an amazing and simple dessert recipe for you. I call this fluffy mixture Blueberry Cheesecake Ambrosia. You? Well, you’re going to call it heaven!
Easy Peach Cake with Caramel Glaze
If you love the flavor of fresh peaches and caramel you will love this easy bundt cake! It comes together in minutes and starts with a box of cake mix.
Are You Kidding Me Cake
If you are looking for a doctored cake mix that’s super simple but also delicious, this is the recipe for you. This Are You Kidding Me Cake is perfect when you’re in a hurry and your guests will never know it’s not homemade!
Black Forest Icebox Cake
If you love the softness of a delicious dark chocolate cake but the light fluffiness of a mousse, this is the recipe for you! This chocolate cake is covered in a cherry cheese mousse that’s guaranteed to make you swoon!
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
If you love a light, fluffy summery pie, one that doesn’t require any baking at all, do I have a treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a luscious no bake strawberry cheese pie, one sure to wow your guests.
Easy Strawberry Crumble
If you’re looking for a luscious strawberry dessert, one with a rich shortbread crust and crunchy crumble topping, have I got a treat for you! This recipe is simple and quick, but folks will think you slaved for hours!
Orange Cherry Bundt Cake
If you’re looking for a rich orange cake filled with bursts of cherries, this is the recipe for you. Best of all, the is a simple cake that starts with a box of cake mix!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dump Cake
If you're looking for a rich, gooey chocolate cake, loaded with sweet strawberry filling, this is the recipe for you! In this post I'm going to show you how to make a delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dump Cake!
Be my Valentine Brownies
If you’re looking for a gooey, rich brownie to share with your loved one this Valentine’s Day, one that screams, “Be Mine!” you’ll find that in this fun recipe! This doctored cake mix brownie is the perfect way to say “I love you!”
Strawberry Lemonade Pastry Puffs
These Strawberry Lemonade Pastry Puffs are made with flaky crescent dough and filled with tangy lemon and sweet strawberry pie fillings. Baked to golden perfection, they’re the ultimate easy summer treat—perfect for brunches, parties, or just because!
Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake
Is it a gooey cobbler, a pie, or a dump cake? Call it what you like, friends, but this Apple Snickerdoodle dessert is easy to make, loaded with cinnamon-apple flavor, and perfect for your next gathering.
Luscious Apple Banana Bread
If you’re in the mood for a really warm, rich bread, packed full of sweetness and fruity flavor, have you come to the right place! This amazing apple banana bread is truly the perfect treat!
Easy Black Forest Bundt Cake (doctored cake mix)
If you love the flavors of chocolate and cherries you’re going to adore this easy Black Forest Bundt Cake. It’s one of the simplest cakes you’ll ever make and best of all it starts with a box of cake mix.
Easy Blackberry Crumble Bars
If you love a crunchy breakfast bar, loaded with the flavor of blackberries, this is the recipe for you. A rich crumbly crust, a sticky middle, and a lovely streusel topping. . .all in one luscious bite. Best of all, it’s not overly sweet!
Cherry Pie Bars (aka Cherry Cobbler Bars)
If you’re looking for a bar with a soft sugar cookie crust, cake-like in texture, with a rich almond and cherry flavor, have I got a treat for you! These Simple Cherry Pie Bars (Cherry Cobbler Bars) are gooey, soft, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Easy Blackberry Pie with Decorative Pie Crust
If you’re looking for a luscious pie with both fantastic flavor and a memorable look, you’ve come to the right place! This blackberry pie is delicious and beautiful.
Old-Fashioned Apple Fritters
If you love the light, sweet taste of a donut but you’re in the mood for the flavor of apples and cinnamon, this is the recipe for you! These Old Fashioned Apple Fritters are out of this world!
Easy Apple Pie with Homemade Crust
If you love the warm rich flavors of apple and cinnamon and the lovely crisp crunch of a flaky crust, this is the recipe for you! Thanks to the addition of canned apple pie filling this Easy Apple Pie comes together so easily. . .but it tastes like it took hours!
Apple Pie Coffee Cake
If you love apple pie but you’re in the mood for a delicious coffee cake, one you would be happy to serve at a breakfast gathering or brunch, have I got a great new recipe for you! This “from scratch” cake is light and luscious and covered in a crisp streusel.
Cherry Cream Cheese Cobbler (with cake mix)
If you’re in the mood for a luscious cherry cobbler, laced with a crunchy crust, have I got a recipe for you! This rich cobbler is packed full of flavor and topped with a crisp layer of almonds.
Apple Kuchen (Cinnamon Apple Cake)
If you love the flavors of apple and cinnamon and you’re in the mood for a luscious fall treat, this is the recipe for you! It’s tasty and quick and best of all, it starts with a boxed mix!
Apple Pie Cobbler with Crescent Rolls
Every now and again you stumble across a recipe that changes everything. This apple pie cobbler is one of those. It’s luscious, gooey, chewy, and perfect for fall! But it’s so easy to make you won’t want to wait until then to make it!
Old Fashioned Cobbler with Homemade Pie Crust
If you’re looking for a luscious cobbler with that crisp homemade crust you grew up eating, you’ve come to the right place. This easy recipe calls for canned pie filling but a crust so flaky and delicious you’ll swear you’re sitting around grandma’s table eating it.
Easy Cake Mix Cherry Pies
If you want the flavor of a cherry pie but the ease of a quick doctored cake mix, then this is the recipe for you!
Best Bisquick Cobbler Recipe (using DIY Bisquick)
If you’re looking for the easiest, tastiest cobbler recipe out there, look no further! You’ve found it, folks. This is truly going to knock your socks off and it all starts with two simple cups of Bisquick.
Canned Biscuit Pocket Pies
If you love those golden, delicious little pocket pies, the ones you can hold in your hand and eat without a fork, you’re going to love this quick recipe.
Strawberry Pie Filling Cake (doctored white cake mix)
If you’re looking for a rich strawberry cake that starts with a simple white cake mix you’ve come to the right place. This one is different from the rest because it starts with something you’ve probably never used in a cake before. . .pie filling. Add to this, the tartness of the lemon cream cheese frosting and you’re definitely going to swoon!
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie
This luscious No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie is one of the tastiest–and easiest–things I’ve ever made! You’re going to love the combination of sweet and tart, creamy and crunch. Best of all, you won’t have to bake a thing!
Easy Peach Cobbler (with pie crust)
If you’re in the mood for an easy, quick peach cobbler, one loaded with warmth and spice, you’ve come to the right place! This recipe comes together easily, but it doesn’t feel like a “cheat” dessert. It tastes like you slaved over the stove for hours. This is truly one of the best peach cobblers I’ve had in a while!
Apple Pie Focaccia
This Apple Pie Focaccia combines the chewy, airy texture of sourdough focaccia with the warm, spiced flavors of homemade apple pie. Topped with tender apples, cinnamon sugar, and a golden crust, it's a deliciously unique bake perfect for brunch or dessert!
Spiced Apple Dump Cake (Grill Baked in Cast Iron)
From our friends at Backyard Texas Grill! Warm, gooey apples meet buttery spiced cake in this easy Spiced Apple Dump Cake. Grilled to perfection in a cast-iron skillet—perfect for fall!
That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed these delicious recipes.
If you bake any of these, don’t forget to leave a review and a comment below. And while you're at it, go ahead and pin some photos to your Pinterest boards!
