Homemade Pop-Tarts
These homemade pop-tarts use a simple buttery, flaky pastry dough cut into rectangles, filled with jam or other sweet fillings, and sealed before baking. A vanilla glaze and sprinkles finish them off. The dough comes together quickly, and the whole batch is ready in about 1 hour 30 minutes including chilling time.
Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry brush
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Pastry Dough
- 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour preferably unbleached
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
- ½ cup Ice Water
Filling
- ¾ cup Fruit Jam your choice of flavor
Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough holds together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out the Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll the chilled dough out on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut into even rectangles, about 3x4 inches, using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Fill the Pop-Tarts: Place a heaping tablespoon of your chosen fruit jam in the center of half of the rectangles. Brush the edges with water, place another rectangle on top, and press the edges with a fork to seal. Prick the tops with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Bake: Arrange the pop-tarts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack.
- Glaze the Pop-Tarts: To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Once the pop-tarts are cool, drizzle or spread the glaze over the top and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
- For an extra sheen and crunch, lightly brush the tops with egg wash before baking.
- Experiment with cinnamon-sugar fillings, chocolate spread, or peanut butter for a fun twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 307mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 715IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
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