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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Published: Jan 1, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

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    Homemade strawberry pop tarts are flaky, buttery pie crust pieces with warm strawberry jam inside. Topped off with powdered sugar icing and sprinkles, this recipe is sure to become a breakfast favorite!

    two Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts on a wire rack

    This strawberry pop tart recipe will change your life and shopping habits. No more buying boxed pop tarts, because these are so much better!

    Pop tarts are a nostalgic classic amongst us breakfast eaters and storebought packs are always a great on-the-go treat when you want something portable and easy, but making them at home, is almost just as simple!

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. You can use your favorite jam. We truly enjoy Welches Strawberry Jam for these, but any brand will work. But if you want a different flavor, you can swap out the strawberry jam pop tarts filling for a different jam flavor.
    2. Minimal ingredients. You truly don't need much to get this recipe cooked up. Just a small handful of ingredients, including storebought pie crust, and you should be good to go.
    3. They're easy to make. No one wants to wake up and spend hours in the kitchen making breakfast. That's why this recipe is so awesome- it's quick! Have your thawed pie crust ready, and within minutes, you can be biting down into a warm and toasty pop tart.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 🍳Reheating
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    ingredients needed to make Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

    🥘 Ingredients

    For the strawberry pop tart ingredients, you will need:

    • Refrigerated Pie Crusts
    • Strawberry preserves
    • Egg
    • Water
    • Powdered sugar
    • Milk
    • Rainbow sprinkles

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Measuring Cups
    • Whisk
    • Sharp Knife or pizza cutter
    • Fork
    • Pastry Brush

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.

    Unroll one softened pie crust onto a flat surface and use a pizza cutter to cut off the round sides, turning it into a square.

    Set these rectangles to the side and repeat this with the remaining pie crust.

    Divide the square into 6 equal-sized rectangles.

    Place one teaspoon (or up to 2 teaspoons) of strawberry jam in the direct center of the pie crust.

    In a small bowl, whisk together the egg wash. Run the eggwash on the crust, around the edges surrounding the filling. This will help hold the pieces together better.

    Place one of your reserved pie crust squares on top of each filled piece.

    Use the prongs of a fork to crimp the edges together. This will keep the filling from leaking out as they bake.

    Place them onto your prepared baking sheet once finished.

    Brush eggwash over the top of the pie crusts.

    Bake in the oven for about 8 minutes or until slightly browned. Allow the pop tarts to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

    Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk needed for the icing in a bowl.

    Drizzle icing over the top of the baked pop tarts and then sprinkle with some rainbow sprinkles.

    📖 Variations

    Strawberry jam. You can use any flavored jam or preserve for this recipe.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    The egg wash helps to "glue" the pie crusts together so that the two sides stick and hold when the edges are crimped. It also helps to make the top pie crust piece nicely golden in color from baking. Without any eggwash, you will notice the filling leaking out and the top remaining white, even after baking.

    🍳Reheating

    Pop tarts are always best when they're warm, but if you want, you can reheat leftovers later! Just place them on a microwave safe plate and heat them for about 15 seconds. You may need to adjust the time depending on how many you're heating at once and the strength of your microwave.

    💭 FAQs

    Can I freeze homemade strawberry pop tarts?

    Yes. These easy homemade pop tarts freeze very well! Just wrap them well in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for maximum freshness. They will last up to 3 months this way. Allow to thaw before eating.

    Can I use homemade pie crust for this recipe?

    Absolutely! Feel free to make your own pie crust if desired. We like the simplicity of the storebought dough, but homemade works just the same, if not a little better.

    How long do pop tarts stay fresh?

    This homemade strawberry pop tart recipe will stay fresh for about 2 to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. That said, they are best when served on the same day.

    three Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts on a wire rack with one broken in half to revel the filling

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    📖 Recipe

    homemade strawberry pop tarts on a wire rack, one pop tart is sliced in half to reveal the insides
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    Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

    Homemade strawberry pop tarts are flaky, buttery pie crust pieces with warm strawberry jam inside. Topped off with powdered sugar icing and sprinkles, this recipe is sure to become a breakfast favorite!
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Cool 5 mins
    Total Time 28 mins
    Servings: 6 pop tarts
    Calories: 489kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.80 / Serving $0.63
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    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Measuring Cups
    • Whisk
    • Sharp Knife or pizza cutter
    • Fork
    • Pastry Brush

    Ingredients

    • 1 box Refrigerated Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened ($2.18)
    • ½ cup Strawberry preserves ($0.88)

    Eggwash

    • 1 large Egg ($0.08)
    • 1 Tablespoons Water ($0.00)

    Icing

    • 1 cup Powdered sugar ($0.23)
    • 3 teaspoons Milk ($0.01)
    • 2 Tablespoons Rainbow sprinkles ($0.42)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
    • Unroll one softened pie crust onto a flat surface and use a pizza cutter to cut off the round sides, turning it into a square.
    • Set these rectangles to the side and repeat this with the remaining pie crust.
    • Divide the square into 6 equal sized rectangles.
    • Place one teaspoon (or up to 2 teaspoons) of strawberry jam in the direct center of the pie crust.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg wash. Run the eggwash on the crust, around the edges surrounding the filling. This will help hold the pieces together better.
    • Place one of your reserved pie crust squares on top of each filled piece.
    • Use the prongs of a fork to crimp the edges together. This will keep the filling from leaking out as they bake.
    • Place them onto your prepared baking sheet once finished.
    • Brush eggwash over the top of the pie crusts.
    • Bake in the oven for about 8 minutes or until slightly browned. Allow the pop tarts to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
    • In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk needed for the icing.
    • Drizzle icing over the top of the baked pop tarts and then sprinkle with some rainbow sprinkles.

    Notes

    Variations

    • Strawberry jam. You can use any flavored jam or preserve for this recipe.

    Reheating

    • Pop tarts are always best when they're warm, but if you want, you can reheat leftovers later! Just place them on a microwave safe plate and heat them for about 15 seconds. You may need to adjust the time depending on how many you're heating at once and the strength of your microwave.

    Recipe Tips

    • The egg wash helps to "glue" the pie crusts together so that the two sides stick and hold when the edges are crimped. It also helps to make the top pie crust piece nicely golden in color from baking.
    • Without any eggwash, you will notice the filling leaking out and the top remaining white, even after baking.
    • Feel free to make your own pie crust if desired. We like the simplicity of the storebought dough, but homemade works just the same, if not a little better.

    Storage

    • These easy homemade pop tarts freeze very well! Just wrap them well in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for maximum freshness. They will last up to 3 months this way. Allow to thaw before eating.
    • This homemade strawberry pop tart recipe will stay fresh for about 2 to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. That said, they are best when served on the same day.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1poptart | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
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