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Homemade Pop-Tarts®

QuickVegetarianOven

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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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.

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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!

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