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Homemade Pop-tarts

Make-Ahead Homemade Pop-Tarts Freezable | Large Family Freezer Meals & Snacks

Jamerrill Stewart
Need the perfect breakfast treat to make for your children? With this Make-Ahead Homemade Pop-Tarts recipe, you can prepare the freshest and most delicious pop-tarts instead of buying them from the grocery store.
 
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 prepared pie crusts homemade or refrigerated
  • 2 cups fruit jam jelly, or preserves
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • Sprinkles
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Instructions
 

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  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the jam and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie crusts. Trim the edges of each circle to create a square. Cut each square into 6 equal rectangles.
  • On half of the pastry rectangles, spoon about 2 tablespoons of jam. Cover each rectangle with another piece of pastry. Use a fork to seal the edges by crimping them together. Using a spatula, transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet. 
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely before icing.
  • To prepare the icing, whisk the powdered sugar with the milk until smooth. Transfer the icing to a pastry bag with the end snipped. Drizzle over the pastries and immediately add sprinkles, if desired. 
  • Allow the icing to dry completely prior to serving or storing.
  • To store in the freezer: Freeze pastries in a single layer. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight storage bag or container.
  • To reheat: Heat in the microwave, toaster oven, or oven until warm.