12 Delicious Ways to Upgrade Canned Fruit into Showstopper Dishes
Canned fruit might be a pantry staple, but with the right recipes, it can transform into something truly spectacular. These 12 delicious dishes take simple canned peaches, pineapples, cherries, and more—and turn them into desserts and sides that steal the spotlight. From golden pies to tropical cakes and refreshing salads, each recipe proves that convenience doesn’t mean compromising on flavor. Get ready to see canned fruit in a whole new (and seriously tasty) light.
Pineapple Pretzel Salad
You might ask if this is a salad or a dessert, but here in the South it can be both! Crispy pretzel crust, topped with a creamy center, and topped with tart and sweet pineapple jello. This pineapple pretzel salad is perfect for any gathering!
Easy Cherry Crisp
Easy Cherry Crisp is a fun and simple dessert that uses canned pie filling! The quick homemade topping for this crisp is flavorful and comforting!
Pineapple Dump Cake
This pineapple dump cake is a delectably rich, buttery, and quick dessert you are going to want to make all the time! All it takes is a box of white cake mix, canned pineapple, butter, and brown sugar. Full of delightful tropical pineapple flavor – this cake is just as delicious as it is easy!
Best Homemade Cherry Pie Recipe
This easy Homemade Cherry Pie recipe is the best I’ve ever had. It’s made from scratch with an easy cherry pie filling using canned tart cherries, which means you can easily enjoy homemade cherry pie all year round.
Old Fashioned Cherries in the Snow
Cherries in the Snow is a vintage, no bake dessert that is super easy to make. Delicious layers of light angel food cake, fluffy cream cheese filling “or snow,” topped with sweet and tangy cherry pie filling.
Pineapple Fluff
If you like Pina Coladas, you’ll love Pineapple Fluff. The combination of tropical flavors and the creamy and crunchy makes this addicting. This light and refreshing dessert is the perfect ending to any meal or for a potluck.
Peach Bars with Canned Peaches
Buttery sweet peach bars with canned peaches. Use the crumbs for both the crust and the topping in these sweet fruit bars.
Cherry Snack Cake
A cherry snack cake with canned cherries! Fluffy and tender vanilla cake topped with sweet cherries makes a from scratch dessert prepped in less than 10 minutes.
Lychee Ice Cream
My easylychee ice cream recipe is a refreshing and dreamy combination of creamy texture and fruity flavor with a hint of sweet floral notes. Not only that, my version of this lychee dessert can be made with or without an ice cream maker. Made with just five ingredients, it’s ideal for anyone looking for a homemade, sweet, indulgent treat!
Apple Bars made with Canned Apples
Apple Bars with a homemade flaky crust, made with jarred cinnamon apples, drizzled with glaze while they are still warm. One of my most favorite fall treats!
Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams
Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams will tantalize your taste buds with a twist on tradition! With its creamy texture and perfectly balanced sweetness, this recipe will have you wondering why you didn’t try it sooner. It’s a classic.
Peach Pie with Canned Peaches
A few simple shortcuts make baking up a homemade peach pie easy and quick! Give this recipe for Peach Pie with Canned Peaches a try for the perfect summer dessert!
