Homemade Pop Tarts

Homemade Pop Tarts are a treat worth making again and again. Made with flaky pastry and an easy tasty filling these pop tarts will soon become a staple in your house.

Fun Homemade Pop Tart Recipe

We never had pop tarts when I was growing up. I remember thinking, “Only if my parents would buy a box of pop tarts!” But truth be told when I finally did have a store bought pop tart, I didn't even care for it. But these homemade pop tarts are a whole different story! I could eat these any time of the day.

Whip up this pastry treat in no time at all with my easy to make homemade flaky pastry, add a dollop of your favorite jam and bake to perfection.

What makes these pop tarts really special is the simple glaze and colorful sprinkles! Bake up a batch and you’ll never go back to the store bought version again!

Homemade Pop Tart Ingredients

• Crust - I make a homemade pie crust, but a store-bought crust works too
• Jam - Strawberry jam, raspberry jam or whatever you prefer
• Powdered sugar - for the glaze
• Half and half - You can also use milk or cream
• Sprinkles - An absolute must-have! They just really make these pop tarts look so fun!

How to make Homemade Pop Tarts

Make the crust

1. Combine flour, salt, and shortening together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
2. Add ice-cold water and mix lightly until the mixture comes together
3. Form into two balls
4. Roll out one into a rectangular shape, about 8 x 12 inches
5. Cut into smaller rectangles, about 3 x 4 inches
6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
7. Roll out the second crust and cut it into small rectangles

Assemble pop tarts

1. Place a heaping tablespoon of jam in the center of each piece of dough
2. Put a top piece of dough over the jam
3. Crimp edges with a fork

4. Dock holes in top with a fork
5. Bake in preheated 415°F oven for 12-15 minutes
6. Cool on a baking rack

Add glaze

1. Once pop tarts are fully cool, you can add the glaze
2. Mix powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of half and half
3. Add just a bit more to make the glaze a spoonable consistency
4. Place a spoonful on the center of the pop tart, allowing it to pool over the sides
5. Sprinkle colorful sprinkles over the top

Recipe tips

• It's okay if your pop tarts aren't perfectly sized. A rustic look works and tastes just as delicious!
• Crimp the edges with a fork to seal in that jam. Make certain the crimp marks go through both layers.
• Make certain oven is fully preheated before baking
• If the glaze feels too thin, just add a bit more powdered sugar
• Don't add glaze until pop tarts are cool
• Store leftover pop tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days

How to store this Pop Tart Recipe

These homemade pop tarts will last for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

More delicious baked goods to try

• Apricot sweet rolls
• Homemade croissants
• Banana blueberry muffins
• Puff pastry pinwheels
• Zucchini lime bread
• Raspberry scones

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