Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts

why make this recipe

Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts are a delicious treat that everyone loves. Making them at home is fun and allows you to use fresh ingredients. They are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Plus, you can customize them to your liking!

how to make Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 1 cup apple, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and blend until crumbly. Stir in ice water until the dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it into rectangles.
4. In another bowl, combine apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
5. Place a spoonful of the apple mixture on one half of each rectangle, then fold the other half over and seal the edges.
6. Brush with egg wash.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Let cool, then glaze with powdered sugar if desired.

how to serve Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts

Serve these pop tarts warm or at room temperature. They are delightful on their own or with a cup of coffee or tea. You can also enjoy them with a scoop of ice cream for a sweet dessert.

how to store Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts

Store any leftover pop tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to a month. Just make sure to wrap them well before freezing.

tips to make Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts

• Make sure your butter is cold when making the dough. This helps create a flaky crust.
• You can use any type of apple, but tart ones like Granny Smith work well.
• If you want a sweeter pop tart, add a bit more brown sugar to the apple filling.
• Experiment with different spices like nutmeg for extra flavor.

variation

You can try different fillings such as strawberry, blueberry, or mixed berry. Just swap the apple filling for your favorite fruit and adjust the sugar as needed.

FAQs

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes! You can make the dough a day in advance. Just wrap it tightly and store it in the fridge.

Q: Can I bake these pop tarts without an egg wash?
A: Yes, you can skip the egg wash. They will still bake up nicely, but they may not have the same shiny finish.

Q: How long does it take to bake these pop tarts?
A: Bake the pop tarts for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Making Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts is not only easy but also a delightful way to enjoy a timeless treat!

Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts

Delicious and customizable homemade apple cinnamon pop tarts, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 pieces

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Dough Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced Make sure butter is cold for flaky crust.
• 0.25 cup ice water

Filling Ingredients

• 1 cup apple, peeled and diced Tart apples like Granny Smith work well.
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 0.25 cup brown sugar Sweeten to taste; add more for sweeter filling.
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 each egg (for egg wash) Optional for a shiny finish.
• to taste Powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and blend until crumbly. Stir in ice water until the dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it into rectangles.

Filling Preparation

1. In another bowl, combine apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and lemon juice.

Assembly and Baking

1. Place a spoonful of the apple mixture on one half of each rectangle, then fold the other half over and seal the edges.
2. Brush with egg wash.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Let cool, then glaze with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month. Make the dough a day in advance and wrap tightly to store in the fridge.