About
Homemade Pop-Tarts® are even better than what you can find in a box; they’re fresher and more flavorful! Your favorite fruit jam is brighter and sweeter than what you’d find in traditional Pop Tarts, and the crust has a flakier and more buttery texture that will leave you swooning! Iced with a creamy, luscious, fruit-infused frosting, Homemade Pop Tarts will delight your inner child.
Ingredients
- For the tart:
- 1/2 cup fruit jam, of your choice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg
- all-purpose flour, to taste, for dusting a work surface
- 2 (15-ounce) boxes pie crust, pre-made and refrigerated
- For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fruit jam, of your choice
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Sprinkles, optional, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside.
Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 3 -Mix the 1/2 cup of the jam with the cornstarch in a small bowl.
Step 4 -In another small bowl, whisk the egg.
Step 5 -Using the flour, lightly dust a large surface, then lay the pie crusts out.
Step 6 -Flatten the crusts evenly with a rolling pin.
Step 7 -Using a knife, cut off the excess to create two 9-inch squares.
Step 8 -Cut each square into 3 long strips, creating 6 total rectangles.
Step 9 -On each rectangle, add 1-2 tablespoons of the jam mixture on one end of each crust strip, leaving a little room around the edges.
Step 10 -Using the egg, brush a rectangle around the jam to seal the sides together.
Step 11 -Fold the dry end over the egg-washed end with the jam.
Step 12 -Using a fork, crimp the edges of all sides of each of the pop-tarts.
Step 13 -Transfer the pop-tarts to the baking dish and bake until golden-brown, about 15-18 minutes.
Step 14 -Allow the pop-tarts to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Step 15 -Whisk together the powdered sugar, the remaining fruit jam, and 1- 2 tablespoons of the cream, adding as much as needed to get the right consistency.
Step 16 -Spoon the icing over the top of each cooled pop-tart and decorate with the sprinkles.
Step 17 -Let the icing dry for a few minutes and serve warm!
