Homemade Pop-Tarts
Ingredients:
- 2 boxes of premade pie crust
- Strawberry jelly (or your favorite flavor)
- 1 egg
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pie Crusts: Roll out each pie crust and cut out rectangles the size of a pop tart. You should have a total of 16 pieces. Lay 8 of them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add the Filling: Spoon 1 teaspoon of strawberry jelly onto the center of each of the 8 pieces on the baking sheet. Gently spread the jelly, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Seal the Pop-Tarts: Place the remaining 8 pieces of pie crust over the jelly-covered ones. Use a fork to press down and seal the edges of each pop tart, ensuring no filling leaks out during baking.
- Ventilation: Use a toothpick to poke a few small holes in the top crust of each pop tart. This helps the steam escape during baking.
- Egg Wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg. Brush the top of each pop tart with the egg wash. This will give the pop tarts a golden brown color when baked.
- Bake: Bake the pop tarts in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them as baking times can vary depending on your oven.
- Cooling: Once baked, transfer the pop tarts to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely.
- Frost and Decorate: Once the pop tarts are completely cooled, spread frosting over the top of each pop tart and add sprinkles for a fun and colorful touch.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy your homemade pop tarts immediately, or store them in the refrigerator. They can be warmed up in a toaster or microwave before serving.
