Homemade Apple Pop Tarts
Easy homemade pop tarts using roll-out pie crusts filled with a canned apple pie filling and topped with cinnamon apple cider glaze.
Servings: 6 pop tarts
Calories: 474kcal
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 roll-out pie crusts 1 box generally contains 2 crusts if using store-bought
- 2 cups apple pie filling diced or pureed, see notes
- 1 egg beaten
Icing Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- 1-2 tablespoons caramel optional
Instructions
- Defrost pie crust according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pie crust into as close to a square as you can (see notes).2 roll-out pie crusts
- Cut into 3 even strips.
- Spoon the pie filling onto one half of each strip, leaving the edges uncovered.2 cups apple pie filling
- Brush the edges with egg, and then fold the strip in half so that the empty side of the strip folds over top of the filling.1 egg
- Seal the edges with your fingers, and then press edges with a fork.
- Brush the top of each poptart with egg and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Cool completely.
Icing Glaze
- Combine all icing ingredients, adjusting the measurements as needed to get the flavor and consistency you're looking for. See notes below for tips about icing consistency.1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, 2 tablespoons apple cider, 1-2 tablespoons caramel
- Spoon the icing glaze over cooled poptarts.
- Let the icing set, then enjoy!
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Notes
Crust
Store-bought pie crust will need to sit out at room temperature before unrolling, even if not frozen. Check the package for detailed directions.
Because pre-made pie crusts come in a circle, it will be difficult to roll it into a square without making the crust too thin to support the filling. Just get it as close as you can and then you can cut the edges off slightly to make it more square, or rounded edges are okay too!
Homemade pie crust can be used as well - just use a double crust recipe.
Filling
Canned apple pie filling usually has large pieces of apple. Smaller pieces works better so after measuring, the apples will need to be diced into smaller pieces. I prefer to put the measured apple pie filling into a food processor and puree slightly, leaving it slightly chunky.
Homemade apple pie filling can also be used. An easy apple cinnamon filling can be made by combining 2 cups of apple cider, 2 chopped apples, 3 cinnamon sticks, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, and a ¼ teaspoon of cloves in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the apples are soft enough, mash them with a fork or potato masher. Continue heating until the mixture has reduced to a jam-like consistency, about 45 minutes to an hour. Let cool before filling pop tarts!
Glaze
Make the glaze thicker than you think you'll want. The icing will run off the pop tarts some as it sets resulting in a thinner coating than when you spoon the icing on. Additional powdered sugar can thicken the consistency.
If using caramel sauce, the cider may need to be reduced or replaced, or additional powdered sugar may be needed to thicken the icing to the desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
