We know apple pie is an autumn favourite, so why not treat your four-legged friend to a special dog-friendly version? This paws-itively delicious recipe is perfect for treating your pup during those cosy autumn and winter months.
This tasty and easy-to-make homemade dog food recipe is sure to be a hit with your furry friend – so go on, give it a go!
Ingredients
To create eight apple pies, you’ll need:
- 125g of wholewheat flour
- 125g of rye flour
- 200ml of unsweetened coconut milk (with no added sugar, flavouring or sweeteners)
- 150ml of melted coconut oil
- 122g of unsweetened applesauce (with no added sugar, flavouring or sweeteners)
- One tsp of cinnamon
- One to two chopped apples (with core and pips removed)
This recipe may not be suitable for all dogs. If your beloved companion has a sensitive stomach or is intolerant to any of these ingredients, we suggest skipping this recipe. Instead, why not check out other treats and chews at the PDSA Pet Store.
Step 1: Prepare the dough for the pie cases
Begin by preheating the oven to 180℃ for standard ovens or 160℃ for fan ovens. While your oven is preheating, whisk together the two flours (wholewheat and rye), coconut milk, and coconut oil in a bowl until a dough forms.
You may need to melt the coconut oil, so we suggest putting it in the microwave (in a safe container) for 30 seconds. Add more flour or oil to the mix where necessary to make sure that the dough is not too sticky.
Step 2: Roll out the dough
Lightly dust a clean, flat surface with flour to prevent the dough from sticking. Then, roll out the dough with a rolling pin or something heavy until the dough is about 0.4cm thick. Add more flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking, but be careful not to overdo it, as too much flour can make the dough tough.
Step 3: Make the pie cases
Once you’ve rolled out your dough, use a glass or something circular to cut out circles in the dough. Then, place the cut-out dough circles into a well-greased muffin tin or pie tin. You may need to do some fiddling around to get the dough into the little cases. Be sure that you reserve some leftover dough for decorating your pie crust.
Step 4: Prepare the filling
Make the filling by mixing the chopped apples (small enough to fit in the pie cases), applesauce, and cinnamon. Then, pour the filling into each prepared pie crust. Use the leftover dough to create shapes like bones or lattices for a decorative touch.
Step 5: Bake the pies
Place your pies in the preheated oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Once cooked, wait until cooled to serve to your dog. Now you’ll have woof-worthy apple pies for your furry friend. These treats are even tasty enough for you to eat as well!
Keep in mind that treats should only be given occasionally as a small part of your dog's diet, making up no more than 10% of their daily food intake. To balance this out, you'll need to slightly reduce the amount of their regular food.
We recommend feeding:
- A small dog a quarter of the pie.
- A medium dog half of the pie.
- A large dog a full pie.
You can store the rest of the pies for your furry friend in an air-tight box for up to a week. If you want the pies to last longer, you can store them in the freezer for two to three weeks.
Looking for a cat recipe? Make your own scrumptious salmon cat biscuits here.