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A plate of freshly baked homemade pop tarts with frosting

Homemade Fruit Pop Tarts

Enjoy a taste of nostalgia with these homemade fruit pop tarts, featuring a flaky pastry crust and a sweet fruit filling. Perfect for breakfast or a treat.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 tarts
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Pastry blender or two knives
  • Plastic wrap
  • Small bowl
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Fork
  • Skewer or small knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
  • 0.5 cup ice water

Filling

  • 0.75 cup fruit preserves or jam
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice

Glaze (Optional)

  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Pastry Dough

  • Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt; cut in cold, cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add ice water to the mixture until the dough just comes together, then form into two discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Filling Preparation

  • Combine fruit preserves or jam, cornstarch, and optional lemon juice in a small bowl, stirring well.

Assemble Pop Tarts

  • Roll one dough disc to 1/8-inch thick on a floured surface, then trim edges and cut into even rectangles (approx. 3x4 inches); repeat with the second disc.
  • Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of filling onto the center of half the dough rectangles, leaving a border.
  • Place a second dough rectangle on top of each filled one, press gently around the filling, and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
  • Poke vent holes in the top of each pop tart, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.

Baking and Glazing

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake pop tarts for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
  • While cooling, whisk powdered sugar, milk/cream, and vanilla for the glaze, then drizzle or spread over cooled pop tarts and let set before serving.

Notes

For best results, make sure your butter and ice water are very cold when preparing the dough. You can get creative with your fillings by using different fruit preserves or even a chocolate hazelnut spread. The pop tarts are delicious warm or at room temperature, and leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.