Description
A delicious homemade version of popular pop tarts using pie crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup fruit jam or filling of your choice
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Powdered sugar for icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut into rectangles, about 3×4 inches.
- Spread filling on half of the rectangles.
- Cover with remaining rectangles and seal edges with a fork.
- Beat egg and milk together; brush over the tops of the pop tarts.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool and drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and water.
Notes
- Use any fruit jam you prefer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Feel free to add sprinkles on top of icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Pop Tarts, Pie Crust, Dessert