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Treat your furry friend to a cozy fall dessert made just for them! These Pumpkin Pies for Dogs are easy to make, dog-safe, and irresistibly cute. Using wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, and whole wheat flour, this recipe creates mini pies your pup can safely enjoy.
Pumpkin Pie for Dogs
Spoil your pup this fall with these cute pies! They are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and anytime you want to bake a homemade dog treat! They make wonderful gifts for dog friends as well.
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Ingredients:
- Wheat flour
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Water
- Gelatine (unflavored)
- Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
Directions:
Make the crust: Combine the wheat flour, apple sauce, and water in a mixing bowl. The dough will be a little sticky.
Shape and bake: Press the dough into mini pie tins. If you don’t have pie tins, use the tins from mini graham cracker crusts. Just save the graham cracker crumbles for your other holiday baking (think: cakes, cookies, toffee, and more!).
Tip
If the dough gets too sticky while pressing it into the pie dishes, wash and dry your hands and start again. The dough responds very well to clean, dry fingertips!
Bake the pie crusts for 13-14 minutes. If you are using other pie pans, the baking time might vary depending on the size of the dish. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool.
Make the filling: In a saucepan, combine boiling water with the packet of gelatin. Stir in the pumpkin puree and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Assemble the pies: Spoon the pumpkin filling into the cooled crusts.
Refrigerate for 2 hours or until the filling sets.
Optional: Add a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Enjoy! Slice the pie into adorable little pieces and let your dog enjoy!
Why Dogs Love This Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Whole wheat flour offers fiber and nutrients for a healthy, homemade crust.
Pumpkin puree supports digestion and adds natural sweetness.
Unsweetened applesauce provides moisture and flavor without added sugar.
Gelatine gives the filling a safe, set texture for dogs.
Tips for Making Pumpkin Pie for Dogs
Freeze for up to 1 month for a make-ahead treat.
Use plain pumpkin puree – avoid pumpkin pie filling (it contains spices and sugar).
You can use oat flour instead of wheat flour for a gluten-free option.
Use the plastic separators in the graham cracker crust packaging to make these pies and to-go gift for the holidays!
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Pumpkin Pie for Dogs
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Sauce pan
- Mixing Spoon
- Mini pie pans or the pie tins from pre-made graham cracker pie crusts (remove the graham cracker crusts and save the graham cracker crumble for other holiday baking: pies, cookies, toffee, etc.)
Ingredients
For the pie crust:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- ¼ cup water
For the pie filling
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 packet Gelatine
- 1 (15 ounce) pumpkin puree
- Optional: whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉
- Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, apple sauce and water. The dough will be a little sticky.
- Press the dough into the pie pans. Tip: if the dough gets too sticky while pinching it into the pie tins, wash and dry your hands and start again. The dough is easy to work with when hands are clean and dry.
- Bake the pie crusts for 13 – 14 minutes
- Make the filling: Bring the water to a boil in a pan. Add in the Gelatine and pumpkin puree. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the Gelatine is fully dissolved.
- Assemble the pies: Add the pie filling to the pie crusts.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until the pie filling sets.
- Cut, add whipped cream (optional), and let your dog enjoy!
- Keep the pies covered and refrigerated
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Notes
Tips for Making Pumpkin Pie for Dogs
- Use plain pumpkin puree – avoid pumpkin pie filling (it contains spices and sugar).
- You can use oat flour instead of wheat flour for a gluten-free option.
- Top each pie with a small dog treat “whipped cream” look for a cute presentation.
- Freeze for up to 1 month for a make-ahead treat.
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