Description
These Homemade Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast treat, featuring a flaky pastry crust filled with warm, spiced apples. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy morning at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 standard 9-inch pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 medium-sized Granny Smith apples (or Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (or allspice)
- 2 tablespoons water or apple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- splash of water or milk (for egg wash)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy, for icing)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and finely dice the apples into small, uniform pieces. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Add water or apple juice and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Thicken the Filling: Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the cooked apples and cook for another minute or two until the filling has thickened.
- Cool the Filling COMPLETELY: Transfer the apple filling to a shallow dish and let it cool to room temperature for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat Oven & Prep Dough: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the pie crusts onto a lightly floured surface and cut each into 4-5 rectangles.
- Assemble the Pop Tarts: Place a tablespoon of cooled apple filling onto one half of each pastry rectangle, leaving a ½-inch border. Moisten the edges with water and place another pastry rectangle on top.
- Seal & Vent: Press down around the edges to seal and use a fork to crimp the edges. Prick the top of each pop tart 3-4 times to allow steam to escape.
- Egg Wash & Bake: Beat the egg with a splash of water or milk and brush the tops of the pop tarts. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool & Prepare Icing: Transfer the baked pop tarts to a wire rack to cool. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze & Enjoy: Drizzle or spread the icing over the cooled pop tarts and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Don't overfill the pop tarts to prevent leaking. Chill your dough if making homemade for easier handling. Ensure the filling is completely cool to avoid a soggy pastry.