Easy Homemade Pop Tarts
Delightful homemade pop tarts filled with sweet jam and frosted to perfection, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package rolled pie crust (2 ct. 7.5 oz pack)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons jam or preserves
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons jam (for filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay a sheet of parchment paper on your baking sheet.
- Unroll the pie crust onto another sheet of parchment and cut into rectangles about 3 by 5 inches.
- Place eight of these rectangles on your prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of your chosen jam on one rectangle, leaving a small border.
- Brush the edges with the egg wash.
- Place another rectangle on top and press down to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges and poke holes in the top for steam to escape.
- Brush the entire top with the egg wash.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Allow to cool before whisking together icing ingredients (powdered sugar, milk/cream, vanilla) and spreading over each tart. Add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
For a fun twist, allow everyone in the family to pick their favorite jam. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/easy-homemade-pop-tarts/