I love meeting new humans. Nothing makes me happier. Why? Because they sure know how to give a whole lot of love. Anytime the door bell rings I get really excited. Especially if they have an awesome scent.

As soon as Mom opens the door, I jump as high as I can while barking “look at me, look at me!”

Most of the humans who walk through the door can’t get enough of me. Every now and then there may be someone who’s not impressed by my greeting. And if they’re not impressed, that means I have to go behind the gate. I absolutely hate it. You see…

“No one puts baby in the corner.”

And if they do, I’ll give a few high pitch barks and a tail wag. If that doesn’t work, I’ll let out a whine so loud that anyone would feel guilty. That usually works. Who wants to be blocked off from all the action? I sure don’t. So, I’ve become a master at pulling on heartstrings.

These Apple Pie Pupcakes Ála Mode are perfect for pups that know how to pull on those heartstrings.

Try one and let us know what you think. Also, we believe that every pupcake has a story and one’s perfect for every occasion. So, we’d love to hear your pupcake story…

How do you pull on heartstrings so you can get you of the corner? Does it work?

Please share your pupcake story in the box below.

Ingredients

Apple Pie Pupcakes 

• 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Pure Honey
• 2 Eggs

Apple Pie Filling

• 1 Apple
• 2 ¼ Teaspoons Water
• 1 ½ Teaspoons Olive Oil
• 4 Teaspoons Pure Honey
• 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch
• ¼ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 ½ Teaspoons Water

Á La Mode Topping

• ½ Cup Plain Yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1 Dash of Ground Cinnamon (Optional)

Instructions

Yields: 12 Mini Pupcakes

For Apple Pie Pupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. In small bowl mix together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl add oil, honey, and eggs. Beat on medium speed about 1 minute or until combined.
4. Add dry ingredients into the mixture, and blend for approximately 2 minutes until well mixed.
5. Scoop 1 tablespoon of pupcake mix into a 1.75-inch mini-muffin pan, and bake for 12 minutes. Pupcakes are done when you can stick a toothpick into the cake, and it comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
6. Cut small hole in middle of pupcake. Fill with apple pie filling.
7. When ready to serve, reheat the pupcake with apple pie filling in the microwave for approximately 10 to 15 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon of the á la mode topping.

For Apple Pie Filling

1. Peel, core, and slice apple. For reference, my apple slices were about the size of a cube of sugar.
2. Add olive and cinnamon into a saucepan and stir over medium heat.
3. Stir in apples, honey, and 2 ¼ teaspoons of water.
4. Cover and cook filling for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly softened. Stir mixture occasionally.
5. In a small dish combine cornstarch and 1 ½ teaspoons of water.
6. Once apple mixture is done, add cornstarch and water mixture to the saucepan. Stir for approximately 1 minute until filling is thickened. Let it cool.
7. Cut small hole in middle of pupcake. Fill with apple pie filling.

For Á La Mode Topping

1. In large mixing bowl beat yogurt, honey, and cinnamon (optional) together on medium speed until combined.
2. Poor mixture into a plastic container and freeze for approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours until frozen. Mixture should be a little soft to allow for scooping.
3. When ready to serve, reheat the pupcake with apple pie filling in the microwave for approximately 10 to 15 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon of the á la mode topping.
4. Keep the container of á la mode topping in the freezer until ready to serve again.

Notes

• This recipe is for a fun treat ONLY. It should not replace your dog’s regular meals. Please consult with your vet on the best plan for your dog’s diet.