Pop-Tarts, Breakfast Toaster Pastries, Frosted Crisp Apple, Good Source of 3 B Vitamins, 13.5oz Box

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These Pop tarts have a softer and more buttery crust than a lot of similar pastries, such as dessert hand pies or tarts, and I think they are so delicious. Next we add apple butter and maple syrup to the dough, which provides moisture and natural sweetness. Tart apples like Fuji or Granny Smith work the best. At the end of the day, you could use any variety or even mix and match a couple different kinds. Storing Leftovers for Later I’ve used granulated sugar in the apple pie filling then sprinkled brown sugar on the pastry before spooning on the apples. Kitchen Tools for Making Pop Tarts Spread about 1 Tbsp of apple butter filling on half of the pieces, leaving about a 1/4" overhang of the dough. Place another sheet of dough on top of it and use a fork to seal/crimp the edges and poke a few holes on the top of the pop tart.

Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves - All three of these spices are used in the apple butter filling and the frosting. You can also use an apple pie spice blend if you have it. Here I usually tell the user what the different layers or parts of the cake are, then I separate them in the next few Header 3’s and talk about each one specifically. The flakey pastry I tested the recipe with homemade and store bought apple butter. You can use both just make sure whatever you use isn’t too runny. You can see the consistency of the apple butter I used for these in the photos, aim for something like that. If yours is a little more runny, just add an extra 1-2 tsp of flour.The pop tart is actually baked as one giant pop tart and then sliced into pieces that make it great for serving to a crowd. Think Thanksgiving brunch, Christmas morning, or a special birthday breakfast surprise! To make optional glaze: combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1–2 tablespoons of milk into a small mixing bowl, whisking until glaze is smooth. Add additional milk, if needed to get the right consistency. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for one hour. Afterwards, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

My kids were super impressed that their mom made homemade pop tarts, which they said were so much better than the ones at the store! Since my nephew’s birthday is only a few days away, I even made his extra special with some colorful sprinkles!Lay a second layer of dough over it making sure to align the edges (you can always use your pairing knife to cut away any slightly uneven edges). Powdered sugar - The base of the frosting. Sift it ahead of time if you want super silky smooth frosting.

These pop tarts are a staple treat in my house, and I love making them first thing in the morning to have with some coffee.

To assemble the pastries, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a pastry dough rectangle on the parchment. Spoon 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of each pastry rectangle. Cover with another rectangle of dough. Press down gently on the edges to seal. The take a fork a press along all the sides to make sure the pastry is sealed. Use the same fork to poke small holes in the top.