Homemade Pop Tarts with Pie Crust
Delightful homemade pop tarts filled with your choice of jam, enveloped in a flaky pie crust. Simple, customizable, and nostalgic!
Ingrédients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Filling and Topping
- 1 cup fruit jam or filling of your choice
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- to taste powdered sugar for icing
Instructions
Preparation of Ingredients
- Gather all your ingredients. Measure flour, salt, sugar, and diced butter.
Making the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the chilled butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a cohesive ball.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Rolling and Shaping
- After chilling, roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 3x4 inch rectangles.
Filling and Sealing
- Spread your chosen jam on half of the dough rectangles. Place the other rectangles on top and seal the edges with a fork.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush pop tarts with an egg wash mixture of beaten egg and milk.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Cooling and Icing
- Let the pop tarts cool on a wire rack, then drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and water.
Notes
Store pop tarts in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature or refrigerate them for longer lasting freshness. Can freeze unbaked pop tarts for up to three months.