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Easy Homemade Pop Tarts with Pie Crust

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Flaky homemade pop tarts made with pie crust, filled with fruity jam, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. These easy pastries are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a fun baking project.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pop tarts

Ingredients

  • 1 package rolled pie crust (2-count, 7.5-ounce pack)
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons jam or preserves
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 2 tablespoons jam (for icing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles (optional)
  • Crushed freeze-dried berries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the pie crust onto a clean surface and cut it into rectangles about 3 by 5 inches.
  3. Gather and reroll any scraps to cut additional rectangles.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the egg to create an egg wash.
  5. Place half of the rectangles on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of jam into the center of each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges.
  7. Brush the edges with egg wash and place another rectangle of dough on top.
  8. Press the edges gently with your fingers and crimp with a fork to seal.
  9. Poke a few holes in the tops with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  10. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
  11. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the pastries are golden brown.
  12. Allow the pop tarts to cool completely.
  13. Whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk or cream, jam, and vanilla until smooth.
  14. Add more milk if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
  15. Spread icing over the cooled pop tarts and decorate with sprinkles or crushed freeze-dried berries if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overfill the pastries to prevent the jam from leaking during baking.
  • Allow pop tarts to cool fully before adding icing so it sets properly.
  • Different jams like strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, or apricot can be used.
  • Homemade pie crust can be substituted for store-bought.
  • Freeze baked pop tarts without icing for best results.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pop tart
  • Calories: 260 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

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