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Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
dough refrigeration 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pop tarts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 4-5 tbsp ice water
For the filling
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries diced
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
For the glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp water use more to get desired consistancy
  • 1 tsp red food coloring or strawberry juice

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, 4-5 tbsp ice water
  2. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Cook strawberries, honey (or maple syrup), and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until the berries break down.
    1 1/2 cups strawberries, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp lemon juice
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
    1/2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp water
  5. Roll out each chilled dough, one at a time, and cut into 8 equal rectangles, 16 total.
  6. Place six rectangles on a baking sheet and spoon 1 tablespoon of filling onto each. Cover with the remaining dough rectangles and press the edges with a fork to seal. Prick the tops with a fork.
  7. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely before glazing.
  8. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and strawberry juice until smooth. Spread or drizzle over the cooled pop tarts.
    1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp water, 1 tsp red food coloring
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