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Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts
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11 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 1HR 10MINS

Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts

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Pop-tarts (hand pies) are a classic breakfast treat. Since my ‘jam’ is a fruit spread, recreating this recipe was a no-brainer. With so many options for fillings, I had to go with the classic, strawberry. It took me a couple of tries to get the pastry dough just right as my first dough turned out a bit too flaky and it didn’t hold up well being rolled. The second go made the cut, great for breakfast, pack and take on your next road trip, or enjoy anytime.
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Just Jan's
I'm Jan, creator of Just Jan's spreads. All my recipes use my natural spreads.
https://www.justjans.com/
Pop-tarts (hand pies) are a classic breakfast treat. Since my ‘jam’ is a fruit spread, recreating this recipe was a no-brainer. With so many options for fillings, I had to go with the classic, strawberry. It took me a couple of tries to get the pastry dough just right as my first dough turned out a bit too flaky and it didn’t hold up well being rolled. The second go made the cut, great for breakfast, pack and take on your next road trip, or enjoy anytime.
1HR 10MINS
Total Time
$0.68
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
US / Metric
Pastry
All-Purpose Flour
1 3/4 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Granulated Sugar
2 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Kosher Salt
3/4 tsp
Kosher Salt
Unsalted Butter
1 stick
Cold Unsalted Butter
cut into small pieces
Vegetable Shortening
2 Tbsp
Cold Vegetable Shortening
Water
3 Tbsp
Cold Water
Egg
1
Egg, beaten
for egg wash
Filling
Just Jan’s® Organic Strawberry Spread
1/2 cup
Just Jan’s® Organic Strawberry Spread
or your favorite strawberry spread
Glaze
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
1/2 cup
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Milk
1/2 Tbsp
Milk
Just Jan’s® Organic Strawberry Spread
1/2 Tbsp
Just Jan’s® Organic Strawberry Spread
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
332
Fat
15.2 g
Protein
3.6 g
Carbs
44.8 g
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Author's Notes

Making the pastry in a food processor works best however it can definitely be done by hand.
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step 1
In a food processor, pulse the All-Purpose Flour (1 3/4 cups), Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp), and Kosher Salt (3/4 tsp) to blend. With the processor running add the Unsalted Butter (1 stick) one piece at a time then add the Vegetable Shortening (2 Tbsp).
step 2
Add the Water (3 Tbsp), one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition until the dough comes together. It should be smooth and not sticky. Remove from the processor and wrap in plastic and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes.
step 3
While the dough is chilling, line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut another piece of parchment approximately 3” x 4.5” to use as a guide for the pies.
step 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 5
Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface to 1⁄8” thickness.
step 5 Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface to 1⁄8” thickness.
step 6
Using the cut parchment as your guide, gently cut around the edges. Gather the leftover dough and continue to roll it out and cut the rectangles until you have 16 pieces.
step 7
Spoon a generous tablespoon of Just Jan’s® Organic Strawberry Spread (1/2 cup) onto 8 of the pastry bottoms.
step 7 Spoon a generous tablespoon of Just Jan’s® Organic Strawberry Spread (1/2 cup) onto 8 of the pastry bottoms.
step 8
Using a pastry brush dipped in Egg (1) wash, brush along the four edges then carefully place the top onto the strawberry-filled bottom.
step 8 Using a pastry brush dipped in Egg (1) wash, brush along the four edges then carefully place the top onto the strawberry-filled bottom.
step 9
Crimp all edges with a fork, prick the top a few times with a knife, then brush with remaining egg wash.
step 9 Crimp all edges with a fork, prick the top a few times with a knife, then brush with remaining egg wash.
step 10
Bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through until they are golden.
step 11
Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let them cool completely. While they are cooling, prepare the icing.
step 12
In a small bowl, combine the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1/2 cup), Milk (1/2 Tbsp), and mix until smooth. Add the Just Jan’s® Organic Strawberry Spread (1/2 Tbsp) and stir until mixed well.
step 13
Spread the icing on the pie (as much or little as you like) and let it set. These are delicious warm or cold!
step 13 Spread the icing on the pie (as much or little as you like) and let it set. These are delicious warm or cold!
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Breakfast
Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Vegetarian
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