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    Apple Crisp with Canned Apples 

    Published: Jul 27, 2025 · Modified: Jan 13, 2026 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This beginner-friendly apple crisp with canned apples is easy to make and comes together quickly with just a few simple ingredients! It's the ultimate fall dessert, perfect to have after Thanksgiving dinner!

    Apple crisp with canned apples in a white bowl topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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    If you're looking for an easy Thanksgiving dessert that tastes good then you're in the right place! I make this apple crisp all the time during the fall season, and everyone I make it for loves it.

    It's so yummy and quick to make. The canned apple pie filling is my favourite part because you don't have to spend any time peeling and slicing the apples (the worst!)

    Ingredients

    • Canned Apple Pie Filling
    • All Purpose Flour
    • Oats
    • Brown Sugar
    • Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg)
    • Salt
    • Butter

    See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements. 

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1 - Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Step 2 - Make the filling: To a 9x13 baking dish, combine and mix the canned apple filling, cinnamon and nutmeg together.

    Filling ingredients in a casserole dish.
    Filling ingredients mixed in a casserole dish.

    Step 3 - Make the topping: In a mixing bowl, combine and mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the butter and use your hands to form a crumbly texture (you can also use a pastry cutter if you have one).

    Dry topping ingredients in a bowl.
    Dry topping ingredients mixed in a bowl.
    Dry topping ingredients and cubed butter in a bowl.
    Topping ingredients mixed into a crumbly texture in a bowl.

    Step 4 - Bake: Evenly sprinkle the topping over the pie filling and bake the apple crisp for 40-45 minutes uncovered on the middle rack until golden brown and crispy.

    Crisp topping on top of the apple filling in the casserole dish ready to be baked.
    Baked apple crisp.


    Storage and Leftovers

    Store leftovers covered tightly with plastic wrap or tin foil (once room temperature) in the fridge for up to one week.

    Helpful Tips

    • Take your time cutting the butter into the topping ingredients to ensure the texture is crumbly and has enough butter to coat everything so it gets crispy in the oven and not dry.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why is my apple crisp dry?

    If it's dry, it likely needs more butter cut into it.

    Why is my apple crisp watery?

    This can happen if there isn't enough of a thickening agent, such as cornstarch. Most canned apple pie fillings include cornstarch as an ingredient, so you shouldn't have to worry. However, feel free to add a tablespoon to the filling if you'd like.

    Apple crisp with canned apples in a white baking dish with a metal serving spoon in it.

    Related Recipes

    Check out my other easy apple desserts with canned apple pie filling, like this apple pie with canned apples, apple pie with puff pastry, granola apple crisp, apple pie bars, mini apple pie tarts, apple spice cake, spiced apple muffins, and 3 ingredient apple cobbler.

    Some other desserts with canned pie filling you may like is this cherry pie with canned filling, blueberry pie with canned pie filling, 3 ingredient cherry cobbler, and 3 ingredient blueberry cobbler.

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    Apple crisp with canned apples in a white bowl topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Apple Crisp with Canned Apples 


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    • Author: Andrea
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 8
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    This apple crisp with canned apples is quick and easy to make, delicious, and the perfect Thanksgiving dessert!


    Ingredients

    Units

    Filling

    • Apple Pie Filling: two 21 oz cans
    • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
    • Nutmeg: 1 teaspoon

    Topping

    • Flour: 1 cup
    • Oats: 1 and ½ cups
    • Brown Sugar: 1 cup
    • Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
    • Salt: ¼ teaspoon
    • Butter: ¾ cup, cold and cut into small cubes

    Instructions

    1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    2. Make the filling: To a 9x13 baking dish, combine and mix the canned apple filling, cinnamon and nutmeg together.

    3. Make the topping: In a mixing bowl, combine and mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the butter and use your hands to form a crumbly texture (you can also use a pastry cutter if you have one).

    4. Bake: Evenly sprinkle the topping over the pie filling and bake the apple crisp for 40-45 minutes uncovered on the middle rack until golden brown and crispy.

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    Notes

    To avoid a dry topping, take your time cutting the butter into the topping ingredients to ensure the texture is crumbly and has enough butter to coat everything, allowing it to get crispy in the oven.

    Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

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    Comments

    1. Andrea says

      August 11, 2025 at 12:43 pm

      This apple crisp is so yummy and quick to make with canned apples! I can never get enough of the crisp topping😍 Did you enjoy it? 🙂

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