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Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts - Your New Favorite Snack Treat

Discover how to make Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts, a nostalgic delight perfect for any snack time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 poptarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be reduced or swapped for coconut sugar.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Consider omitting for a more neutral taste.
  • 1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt Kosher salt works as a great substitute.
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Make sure it’s cold and cubed for best results.
  • 4-6 tbsp Cold Water Adjust the quantity if needed.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Strawberry Preserves Feel free to substitute with any fruit preserves or jam.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sugar alternatives can replace it for low-sugar diets.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can be omitted if unavailable.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Non-dairy milk can be used if desired.
  • 1 tbsp Corn Syrup Can be omitted for a simpler glaze.
For Topping
  • Sprinkles (optional) Perfect for adding a decorative touch.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs.
  3. Pour cold water while pulsing until a dough forms. Don't overmix. Form into a disc.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into rectangles (3"x4").
  6. Spoon strawberry preserves onto half of the rectangles. Brush edges with water.
  7. Cover with remaining rectangles, crimp edges with a fork to seal.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and corn syrup.
  10. Drizzle glaze over cooled pop tarts, adding sprinkles if desired.
  11. Let glaze set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pop tartCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for the best pastry texture. Don't overfill pastries to prevent overflow while baking.

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