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Homemade Pop-Tarts: Cherry Berry

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Typically, Valentine’s Day= Chocolate. But here on First and Full, I thought I would change it up with these delicious Homemade Pop- Tarts: Cherry- Berry Pop Tarts.These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and made with REAL ingredients. I stuck with a homemade pie crust, easy cherry berry jam and light glaze.

I’m embarrassed by how many pop-tarts I ate growing up. I was a huge fan of the s’more variety but the strawberry were a close second. There was something addictive about the crunchy pasty shell,  super sweet filling, and artificially colored glaze on top. I still wouldn’t turn down a Pop-Tart if that’s all was available, but if offered these homemade pop-tarts  vs. the old classic, mine would win every time!

These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and full of REAL ingredients. Not necessarily a healthy treat but less guilt-inducing. The pie dough is delightfully crunchy, cooked to a nice golden brown, full of sweet homemade jam, and topped with a light creamy glaze.  I’m sure your Valentine with go crazy for these sweet treats!

These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and made with REAL ingredients. I stuck with a homemade pie crust, easy cherry berry jam and light glaze. These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and made with REAL ingredients. I stuck with a homemade pie crust, easy cherry berry jam and light glaze. These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and made with REAL ingredients. I stuck with a homemade pie crust, easy cherry berry jam and light glaze.

I tried the recipe with homemade pie dough as well as a store bought dough and they both were delicious. If you are looking for a simple pie dough recipe HERE is the one I used.

These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and made with REAL ingredients. I stuck with a homemade pie crust, easy cherry berry jam and light glaze. These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and made with REAL ingredients. I stuck with a homemade pie crust, easy cherry berry jam and light glaze. These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and made with REAL ingredients. I stuck with a homemade pie crust, easy cherry berry jam and light glaze.

I love these Homemade Pop-Tarts so much, I have already started working on some fun new fillings.

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Homemade Cherry Berry Pop-Tarts

Ingredients

2 sheets of pie dough

filling

1 C Cherries, frozen

2 C Mixed berries, frozen

1 tbsp lemon juice (juice from half a lemon)

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp cold water

egg wash

1 egg

1 tsp milk (or water)

glaze

1 C powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Roll out pie dough into a rectangle; about 1/8th of an inch thick.
  3. Cut into 8 rectangles. Put in the fridge so it can firm back up.
  4. Repeat step 2 and 3 for the other sheet of pie dough.
  5. To make filling: add cherries, berries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and water to sauce pan. Heat up to a simmer. Stir occasionally as berries start to cook down. Add more cold water as needed.
  6. When the filling is done, it will be thick like store- bought jelly. Strain the seeds out of the jelly with a fine mesh sieve. Set aside to let cool.
  7. Remove dough from refrigerator. Take first sheet of rectangles and spoon 1 tbsp of filling mixture in the middle.
  8. Top with another rectangle of pie dough.
  9. Crimp edges with a fork. Prick the pastry with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  10. Brush tops with egg wash. (Egg wash: whisk egg and milk together till well combined)
  11. Bake for 15- 18 mins. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  12. Glaze: whisk powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract till smooth. Drizzle over top cooked and cooled pastries.
  13. Add holiday sprinkles if you want! Enjoy!

These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and made with REAL ingredients. I stuck with a homemade pie crust, easy cherry berry jam and light glaze.

TIPS

You are welcome to use fresh fruit! I used frozen to simplify the recipe. If you are looking for other breakfast treats, try my Blueberry Lemon Muffins !