Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts, where flaky pastry meets luscious strawberry preserves. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of fresh flavors, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Customize your pop tarts with various toppings and fillings to suit any occasion. Not only are they a hit with kids, who can get creative in decorating, but they also make for an impressive treat at brunches or gatherings. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy these charming pastries straight from your oven, bringing a touch of homemade goodness into your kitchen.

Ingredients

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2 cups sliced strawberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
⅔ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
4-5 tablespoons cold water
1 cup strawberry preserves
Double pie crust
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Rainbow sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the strawberries are coated. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, coarse salt, and granulated sugar. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water until the mixture forms a dough ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out half of the dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into rectangles (approximately 3×4 inches). Repeat with remaining dough.
Place rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. On half of each rectangle, spoon some strawberry filling and top with another rectangle of dough. Seal edges by pressing down with fingers or using a fork. Optionally brush tops with egg wash.
Bake your creations in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with heavy cream or milk until desired consistency is reached. Once cool, drizzle icing over pop tarts and add rainbow sprinkles if desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pop tart (70g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg