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Stuffed with jam, and topped with lemon glaze and sprinkles, these enchanting, comforting, and cute easy pop tarts<\/strong> are irresistibly good. You\u2019ll never wish for the store-bought versions again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They are lovely for breakfast or an evening snack. They are adorably cute to look at and a tremendous hit! Once you make homemade pop tarts, you\u2019ll never want the boxed ones!
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What Are Pop -Tarts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pop tarts (jam tarts or jam-filled hand pies) are rectangular, flaky pastries filled with sweet jam. Popular as a quick and sweet breakfast treat, they are a great hit with the kids ( and adults alike!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kids ( and adults too!) will love <\/em>these perfectly tender and flaky pop tarts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I loved it because, unlike what the world tells you, making pastry at home is not hard. And homemade pastry makes these pop tarts so so much better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, you have full control over how much sugar you add to homemade tarts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And finally, you can switch the pop-tart flavors every time!\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flour<\/strong>: I used all-purpose flour for this recipe. It gives a lovely tender pastry. You can use wholewheat flour as well. to make the pop-tart pastry at home. Or you can try the quicker version of this recipe and use store-bought puff pastry instead, like I did for my\u00a0strawberry turnovers<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The butter<\/strong> needs to be chilled and cut into cubes. I used regular salted butter.\u00a0If you use unsalted butter, please add a quarter teaspoon to the flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powdered sugar<\/strong> sweetens the pastry dough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water<\/strong> has to be chilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jam:<\/strong> I used strawberry jam<\/a> for these copycat homemade strawberry pop-tarts. You can use storebought or homemade.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pop Tarts Flavors Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is such a versatile recipe! The options for tart fillings are endless. So, go ahead and let your imagination run free with these homemade pop tarts. Use persimmon jam<\/a>, cherry jam<\/a>, mulberry jam<\/a>, or even fig jam<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not a jam fan? Add Nutella to the little tarts. Fill it with peanut butter and chocolate chips. Or try this cinnamon-spiced apple butter<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can even try savory pop-tarts and fill them with cheese, saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, BBQ chicken, or tofu!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Pop Tarts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Combine the flour and sugar in a large bowl. Rub the chilled butter in the mixture, using your fingertips. When it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, add iced cold water, 1 Tbsp at a time, just enough to bind the dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Divide the dough into 2. Flatten each half into a disk. Wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. This should rest for at least an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Working with one half of the dough at a time, roll it out into a rough rectangle on a lightly floured surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> Cut the dough into 8 rectangles. Repeat with the other half of the dough. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Spoon 1.5 teaspoons of jam in the center of half of the rectangles. Leave about 1\/2\" of the edges. Use a pastry brush or your fingers to wet the edges with water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 6:<\/strong> Place another rectangle on top. Seal the edges with your fingertips and then use a fork to make an attractive pattern around each rectangle. This helps to seal the edges better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 7:<\/strong> Prick each filled rectangle 4-6 times with a toothpick. Place the tray in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Bake the chilled\/frozen tarts for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 8:<\/strong> Once the pop tarts are ready, let them cool completely. Drizzle over some glaze and immediately top with sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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