Dessert recipes featuring tinned apples that are flavoursome and easy
A can of apples can be the basis of a smorgasbord of dishes. The Taste.com.au crew have put forward their 20 favourite tinned apple-based desserts. Dive into these sweet and convenient treats.
This versatile ingredient features in everything from classic apple crumble to an apple and custard twist on impossible pie to Biscoff slice.
You know what they say ‘a can of apple pie slices a day …’.
1: Apple crumble and custard croissants
Ever wondered what apple crumble, custard and croissants would taste like together as dessert? So did we!
2: Apple and custard impossible pie
Autumn desserts don’t get much easier than this impossible pie. Just layer some canned apples on the bottom of the pie dish, then whisk and pour the remainder of the ingredients on top. We told you it was easy!
3: Pie maker apple and custard doughnuts
Cooked in a Kmart pie maker, these fluffy cinnamon doughnuts are stuffed with warm apple slices and homemade custard. Quick and easy, they make a perfect after-school snack or dessert.
The simple things in life are best – like this butter cake with a layer of custard and apples. Did someone say afternoon tea time?
5: Apple and cinnamon Biscoff slice
Made with both crushed biscuits and the spread, this slice is truly a Biscoff fan’s dream. It also features sour cream which makes a perfectly smooth creamy filling and is an excellent tangy partner to the sweet, baked apples. If you would like to use fresh apples instead of canned, just simmer them in a little water, lemon juice and sugar until tender.
Salted caramel apple crumble
6: Salted caramel apple crumble
Whip up this delicious winter crumble with ultra-convenient canned fruit.
Nanna just might be out of a job! The gooey and custard-like spiced-fruit centre in this slice makes an old-school pastry sing a modern mum tune.
The smell of sweet apples and fragrant scents of cinnamon will waft throughout your house as this cream cheese apple cake bakes in the oven. Everyone knows how brilliantly these flavours blend together to create the kitchen classic – apple pie. We want to bring a bit of a tasty twist, though. The addition of cream cheese adds a perfectly balanced tang to this dessert and gives it an extra bit of moisture for a soft, delectable mouthful every time. Serve this cake while still warm and the cream cheese is soft and gooey, for a delicious dessert that will bring you a lot of toasty comfort. What’s more, it tastes just as good served cold with a nice cuppa.
Use a clever shortcut to create these baked golden slices filled with warm apple, sour cream and cinnamon.
10: Air fryer apple pie pockets
It’s amazing what you can do with some spring roll wrappers and a can of apple slices. Use your air fryer to create this crunchy finger food dessert in just half an hour. Dip in a thick caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
11: Apple and cinnamon scroll custard pudding
Ready-made custard and caramel are our hack for the BEST spin on bread and butter pudding ever – prepped in just 10 minutes!
12: Air fryer apple and cinnamon wontons
Who doesn’t love a classic apple pie? Those sweet, soft apples coated with cinnamon, the crispy pie crust…it’s a staple dessert that has been adored for generations. But now, it’s time for a twist! These air fryer apple and cinnamon wontons combine two of our favourite comfort foods to create the perfect bite-sized parcel. It’s sure to be adored by your family and friends, or even as a delicious treat to add to lunchboxes!
13: Anzac apple buttercrust slice
Ah the good old Aussie Anzac biscuit. We love them and enjoy them all year round, but never more so than around Anzac day. So what do you do after the public holiday when you’ve still got some packets left in the pantry? It’s simple, really! Turn them into this delicious Anzac apple buttercrust slice! The moreish Anzac biscuit crust is filled with a creamy baked sour cream filling, which is perfectly offset by the chunks of sweet apple and the dusting of cinnamon. Make sure to leave it in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight if you can, to make sure that gorgeous filling has time to properly set.
14: Apple and custard doughnut pudding
A new twist on the classic bread and butter pudding, this version is made using store-bought cinnamon doughnuts and canned apples. Top it all with a velvety custard mixture and you have a super-simple dessert that goes down a treat during the cooler months.
15: Nanna’s apple and custard cake
Is there a better combo than custard, apple and caramel? We don’t think so. And this retro loaf that reminds of us Nanna proves it.
16: Apple and custard Charlotte
At first glance, the sweet layers of light and fluffy mousse, creamy custard, succulent apple slices and sponge finger biscuits that soak up all the caramel goodness may look a bit intimidating. But don’t worry! This dessert is actually much simpler than it first appears, and will be sure to impress friends and family who aren’t aware of the secrets that we’re about to let you in on. Everyone knows how perfectly the flavours of apple and custard blend together, but caramel is also a great pairing with each of these ingredients. So, I thought to try them together, using gelatine leaves from the baking aisle to make sure the mousse sets perfectly. They’re so easy to use - especially when adding to a hot mixture. I quickly found my new favourite entertaining dessert because it’s so easy to make and is suited to being prepared ahead of time. Remember to leave enough preparation time so it has time to set and cool in the fridge for roughly 4.5 hours.
Enjoy wafer-thin strudel pastry and a rich apple filling in these cinnamon-dusted pastry desserts.
Sweet and satisfying, these delicious apple and currant slices are the perfect tea-time treat.
19: Apple crumble dessert cake
Sweet apple crumble cake makes the perfect warm dessert on cold winter nights.
20: Apple and custard streusel slice
A sugary crumbed coating and sprinkling of roasted flaked almonds add texture and sweetness to this gooey apple slice.
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