Homemade Pop Tarts

Treat your family to the joy of homemade pop-tarts with this simple and delightful recipe! Filled with your favorite jelly, topped with frosting and sprinkles, these pop-tarts are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Ingredients:

  • Two boxes of premade pie crust
  • Strawberry jelly (or your favorite flavor)
  • One egg
  • Frosting (or homemade frosting)
  • Sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Pie Crust: Lay out each pie crust and cut out the size of a pop tart from each one. You should have 16 pieces in total.
  2. Assemble Pop-Tarts: Place 8 pieces of pie crust on a cookie sheet. Spoon 1 teaspoon of jelly onto each piece and spread it out evenly. Top each jelly-covered piece with the remaining 8 pieces of pie crust.
  3. Seal Edges: Use a fork to press and seal the edges of each pop tart to ensure no filling leaks out during baking.
  4. Ventilation: Use a toothpick to poke a few holes in the top of each pop tart for ventilation.
  5. Egg Wash: Brush each pop tart with beaten egg wash to give them a golden brown finish.
  6. Bake: Bake the pop-tarts at 425°F (220°C) for 7-8 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown.
  7. Cool: Once baked, transfer the pop-tarts to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely.
  8. Frost and Decorate: Once cooled, spread frosting over each pop tart and sprinkle with your favorite sprinkles for added fun and flavor.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Serve these homemade pop-tarts warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in the refrigerator and warmed up when ready to enjoy.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, homemade pop-tarts are a delightful treat that’s fun to make and even more enjoyable to eat! With endless flavor possibilities and the option to customize with frosting and sprinkles, these pop-tarts are sure to become a family favorite. Get creative in the kitchen and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade goodness!

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