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How to Make Apple Pie with Apple Pie Filling

Apple Pie is an American Tradition!! You’ve probably noticed that everyone gobbles up homemade apple pie every chance they get, right? What if you knew how to make apple pie with apple pie filling?

A look at the lattice top of a apple pie How to Make Apple Pie with Apple Pie Filling

How to Make Apple Pie with Apple Pie Filling

Then, everyone would be gobbling up YOUR apple pie and exclaiming, “YOU ARE A GENIUS” and “THIS IS DELICIOUS”! Making you feel every bit the kitchen rock star that I know you are!

You absolutely can play out that very scene by following these simple and easy instructions for how to make a apple pie with apple pie filling because it is, in fact, easy as pie!

There are just a few tricks to put in action to make that canned filling taste just like homemade!

If you hang around Loaves and Dishes any time at all, you will know that I like to make things from scratch, which is absolutely the case with apple pie. However, making apple pie from scratch takes a LOT of time that you might not have.

Plus, you have to catch the apples at the right time of the year in the fall for making perfect apple pie filling from scratch.

Your next best bet is to make a homemade apple pie with apple pie filling just like I’ll show you how today!

You might have a few questions about the pie in question and I’ll do my best to answer those questions here.

CHECK OUT WENDI MAKING PIES USING CANNED PIE FILLING IN THIS SHORT VIDEO!

 

 

CAN YOU USE A STORE BOUGHT CRUST?

Yes, for this recipe you can use either a homemade crust or a store bought crust. Personally, I think the store bought refrigerated crusts from Pillsbury are excellent. Do NOT get the frozen pie crusts, those have a taste that everyone recognizes as “NOT HOMEMADE”.

HOW LONG CAN AN APPLE PIE SIT OUT?

Place your apple pie in the refrigerator within two hours. That said, my grandmother always left pie out on the counter covered with plastic wrap. I recommend the fridge though.

HOW LONG IS APPLE PIE GOOD FOR?

Your Apple Pie is good for about a week, but I’m sure that your family will have this gobbled up before a week has passed!

CAN I MAKE APPLE PIE USING FROZEN APPLES OR OTHER CANNED APPLES?

Yes, you can definitely make a apple pie using frozen apples or other canned apples, but that is the topic for a different post. Check back with Loaves and Dishes frequently for more great pie recipes!

WHAT GOES GOOD WITH APPLE PIE?

When serving your apple pie, it will be fine to serve it simply and plain, just warm it up a tad.

  • Apple pie is excellent with a vanilla ice cream (use a good quality ice cream).
  • Whipped cream or even cool whip is good too.

If you want an excellent meal that you can fix yourself and end the meal with your apple pie then, I recommend the following:

  1. This Jerk Chicken is WOW or you could do a terrific Hamburger, whats more American than that? Maybe Meatloaf! 
  2. These black eyed peas taste absolutely homemade.
  3. How about a steakhouse quality baked Potato? We all love those!
  4. Use a nice roll or loaf of bread and tell your guests to save room for your fabulous dessert!

You might also enjoy…

Apple Butter

Mini Fruit Tart

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How to Make Apple Pie with Apple Pie Filling

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR HOW TO MAKE APPLE  PIE WITH APPLE PIE FILLING

  • Empty the pie filling into a medium sized bowl and add the flavorings and then mix
  • The pie always tastes just fine if you forget to paint with an egg wash at the end BUT it will look much prettier and finished with the egg wash. The egg wash browns the top of the pie perfectly.
  • If you only have one can of pie filling, that is fine, it will make a fine pie, the pie will simply be thinner.
  • Always place a baking sheet under your pie in the oven because sometimes pies drip and no one wants a mess in their oven.
  • Feel free to cut pretty designs into your pie top. If this is your FIRST apple pie, you might want to go with simple slits. Don’t forget the slits because steam has to escape and that is how it gets out.
  • You can also cut your upper pie crust into strips and weave the top for a nice effect.

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How to Make Apple Pie with Apple Pie Filling

THE RECIPE FOR HOW TO MAKE APPLE PIE WITH APPLE PIE FILLING

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How to Make Apple Pie with Apple Pie Filling

This is a simple and easy recipe for how to make apple pie with apple pie filling
5 from 19 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Pie, Apple Pie filling
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts the kind that comes rolled up. I use Pillsbury. Don’t use the store brand.
  • 2 21 oz can of apple pie filling
  • 1 tsp real lemon juice
  • ½ tsp fresh ground ginger
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425.
  • Line a 9” pie plate with one of your pie crusts, set the other to the side. (Do not crimp the edges of the pie yet)
  • Pour the apple pie filling into a medium sized bowl. Be sure to scrape the side of the can with a rubber spatula to get all of the filling out.
  • Using your rubber spatula, gently mix the lemon juice and ginger into the apple pie filling.
  • Once well incorporated, pour the pie filling into the pie crust that is in the pie plate.
  • Use the other pie crust and lay it over the surface of the apple pie filling, centering it so that the edges come together.
  • Make your fingers damp with a little water and crimp the edges of the pie together by pinching them to make a fluted design. If you aren’t sure how to do this, you can instead use the tines of a fork to mash the two pie crusts together.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut slits in the pie crust
  • Using a pastry brush, the back of a spoon or even a barbecue brush paint the top crust with the egg white completely.
  • Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the pie filling appears to be bubbling. You will want to place a baking sheet below your pie to catch any drips while it is baking.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool well before serving.

Notes

  • Empty the pie filling into a medium sized bowl and add the flavorings and then mix
  • The pie always tastes just fine if you forget to paint with an egg wash at the end BUT it will look much prettier and finished with the egg wash.  The egg wash browns the top of the pie perfectly.
  • If you only have one can of pie filling, that is fine, it will make a fine pie, the pie will simply be thinner.  
  • Always place a baking sheet under your pie in the oven because sometimes pies drip and no one wants a mess in their oven.
  • Feel free to cut pretty designs into your pie top.  If this is your FIRST apple pie, you might want to go with simple slits.  Don’t forget the slits because steam has to escape and that is how it gets out.
  • You can also cut your upper pie crust into strips and weave the top for a nice effect.
***If you prefer a crispier bottom crust, prebake the bottom pie crust in the pie plate for 5-10 minutes until it is as brown as you prefer. This recipe as written makes the pie crust so that it is more moist which may or may not be to your liking. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
How to Make Apple Pie with Apple Pie Filling
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Do you do this too?

You know that we become what we allow ourselves to be associated with, right? That goes for our thoughts too!

For me, it isn’t hard to avoid things in the world, but it IS hard to control my own thoughts, and yet I must. You do too.

How do you do it? Do you have any pointers for me? How do you find a way to lift yourself and others up even inside your own head? God expects this of us.

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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.  Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Wendi is the writer, CEO and dishwasher at Loaves and Dishes! When not in the kitchen or behind the computer, you can find Wendi serving on International Food Conference Boards, Speaking at various conferences, Leading and Cooking for the local Arts Council's "Taste of Stokes" events or donating home cooked goodies to various local non profits such as the Danbury Songwriters and Stokes Partnership for Children. Wendi is also a Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree and serves on her town's board of councilmen.

Recipe Rating




Angela

Sunday 10th of December 2023

I didn't have ginger,used cinnamon,added brown sugar,lemon juice,vanilla.So good my husband asked for them again today.. Took them to a function yesterday everyone loved them..

Wendi Spraker

Monday 11th of December 2023

So glad you enjoyed it and now have a recipe to take everywhere!

Gail

Wednesday 13th of September 2023

Great recipe for making a quick and delicious apple pie 🥧

Wendi Spraker

Friday 22nd of September 2023

Thanks!

Donna

Thursday 6th of April 2023

If I'm using canned apple filling, why do I have to add lemon juice, ginger and egg white?

Wendi Spraker

Thursday 6th of April 2023

Obviously, you do not have to add anything, but if you want to amp up the flavor, the lemon juice and ginger give it some zing. Please read carefully because you don't add the egg white to the filling, it's for the crust and gives it a lovely homemade sheen.

Janie

Friday 23rd of December 2022

What a beautiful Bible verse. Everyday my mind thinks about bad things. I tell myself & God that I didn’t think those things. My OCD causes unwanted thoughts.When I acknowledge that it’s OCD saying those bad things, I’m able to move forward.

I’m excited to make the pie.

Wendi Spraker

Wednesday 28th of December 2022

I hope it turned out just like you wanted!

Dawn

Wednesday 14th of December 2022

Can I use cinnimon istead of ginger? If not can I use non fresh ginger?

Dawn

Tuesday 20th of December 2022

@Wendi Spraker, also would sprinkling a little sugar on the crust before baking be ok. The last time I baked a pie the crust seemed to be lacking something

Dawn

Tuesday 20th of December 2022

@Wendi Spraker, ok thank you. I think I may have a microplane on the side of my cheese grater. I will try the fresh ginger

Wendi Spraker

Monday 19th of December 2022

Hi Dawn, you can add cinnamon to your apple pie, but be careful as cinnamon is a very strong flavor. The fresh ginger gives a slightly different taste than what most people expect in apple pie and that is what takes this pie to another level. I would recommend that if you don't have fresh ginger, just leave that part off. The pie will still taste great.

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