Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts

When I was a kid, I could easily polish off a box of poptarts by myself in a day. They are so delicious and addicting! Now as an adult, I still love them, but I'm not fond of the chemicals used in the store bought ones. So not only do I spare my body of the chemicals, but I get a WAYYY better tasting poptart that is TO DIE FOR. You have to believe me. I made two batches of these bad boys and my sister and I polished them off in two days! It was a struggle not to eat them faster than that! I know you will loves these, and if you have kids I'm sure they will love making them with you! Recipe by: Courtney Budzyn of "What's For Din'?" https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsForDinCourtneyBudzyn

Updated at: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:42:40 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories702 kcal (35%)

Total Fat32.4 g (46%)

Carbs96.8 g (37%)

Sugars47 g (52%)

Protein6.6 g (13%)

Sodium21.5 mg (1%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Pastry

Step 1

Cut butter into small cubes, refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Add cold butter and work butter into the flour using your hands, until chunks of butter resemble small peas.

Step 3

Add water in small batches, mixing after each addition, until a NOT sticky dough forms. Pour out dough onto a hard surface and press together (slightly knead) until smooth.

Step 4

Separate dough into two parts, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Remove dough for fridge and allow to sit 5 minutes before rolling.

Step 6

Lightly flour a hard surface and roll dough out evenly. You want the dough to be thin, around 1/8 of an inch.

Step 7

Using a pizza cutter, cut out the pop tarts.

Step 8

Re-use remaining dough by pressing into a ball, rolling it out, and cutting out more pop tarts.

Step 9

Place cut poptarts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Filling

Step 10

In a small sauce pan, bring strawberry jam to a simmer.

Step 11

In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water together.

Step 12

Add to jam and whisk. Simmer for 3 minutes or until jam thickens.

Step 13

Allow jam to cool.

Step 14

Using an egg wash, lightly brush the outer edges of the pastry. (1 Egg + ½ Teaspoon Water Beaten)

Step 15

Spoon a dollop of jam onto the pastry then seal with the top layer of poptart. Using a fork, crimp all four sides. Poke small holes in the top of the poptart to allow steam to release. Brush tops of poptarts with egg wash.

Step 16

Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until slightly golden. Place on cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

Icing

Step 17

In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 ½ Teaspoons of strawberry jam. Add cold water in small batches and whisk until smooth and thick.

Step 18

Smear icing over the poptarts and add your favorite sprinkles.