Homemade Blueberry Pop-Tarts
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These Homemade Blueberry Pop-Tarts are the best! Way better than store-bought, and so easy to make.
Refrigerated pie crust and blueberry pie filling (or blueberry jam) make preparing these pop tarts a breeze. But don’t tell the kids how easy it is, or you’ll be making them every day!
Homemade Blueberry Pop Tarts
If you loved pop tarts as a kid (and who didn’t?), you’ll find yourself returning to this recipe over and over again!
These pop tarts are made with rich, flaky pie dough stuffed with sweet blueberry filling. If you love blueberries, you will love these pop tarts. I like to top them with a layer of icing and colored sprinkles. It makes them look so festive.
These pop tarts will stay well on your kitchen counter for a day or two, but placing them in the fridge is best so the icing stays nice and firm, and the sprinkles don’t fall off.
Or make a batch, freeze them, and pull them out when the craving hits.
Why Make These Blueberry Pop-Tarts
Ingredients + Tips In Homemade Blueberry Pop Tarts
- Pie crusts | Two 9-inch pie crusts. I use store-bought for ease, but you can use a homemade pie crust recipe.
- Powdered sugar | For the glaze.
- Whole milk | I used whole milk to mix with the powdered sugar; any milk will work
- Sprinkles | I used blue and purple sprinkles to dress up the pop tarts, but use any color combo you want! Red and green for Christmas or pink for Valentine’s Day-themed pop tarts.
- Blueberry pie filling | These pop tarts are filled with Canned blueberry pie filling, but you can easily make your own filling if you wish. If you have fresh blueberries, you can make this blueberry jam recipe instead of the pie filling. Other flavored jams or pie fillings work well, too.
- Cold water | I used a touch of cold water to seal the edges of the pop-tarts.
How To Make Homemade Pop Tarts
1 Prep: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll out each pie crust and cut out 12 4 x 3-inch rectangles.
2 Make the Pop Tarts: Place a generous spoonful of blueberry pie filling on six pie crust rectangles. Run a finger dipped in cold water along the edge of the rectangles topped with pie filling. Top each pop tart with the remaining rectangles and use a fork to crimp the edges.
3 Bake: Bake the pop tarts for 11 minutes. Allow the pop tarts to cool while you are making the frosting.
4 Make/add the Frosting: Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Spoon a generous amount of frosting onto each pop tart and top with sprinkles.
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- If you let the pie crust come to room temperature on the counter, it will be easier to work with. This will also help prevent the crust from cracking when you roll it out.
- Store-bought pie filling is definitely the easiest route, but you can always make your own or use my blueberry jam recipe.
- Make sure you don’t overfill the pop tart. Too much filling can cause the pop tarts to burst open in the oven. Aim for about a tablespoon of filling per pop tart.
- A pizza cutter makes it easier to cut the dough.
- Seal the edges properly to prevent your pop tarts from leaking. Use a fork to press down the edges of the top and bottom crusts together. This ensures a good seal and gives your pop tarts that classic, nostalgic look.
Variations of Homemade Pop-Tarts
- Change up the filling and use a different fruit flavor. You can use any jam or jelly flavor, from strawberry to raspberry or even apricot. You can also use a custard or cheesecake filling. For a cheesecake filling, follow the recipe in these cherry and cream cheese heart pastries.
- To make cinnamon-sugar pop tarts, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar with two teaspoons ground cinnamon and one teaspoon flour. Place one tablespoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture in the middle of each pop tart.
- Have fun with your homemade pop tarts by experimenting with different shapes. Use cookie cutters to make heart, star, or even gingerbread man-shaped pop tarts. This is a fantastic way to get kids involved and make your snacks more exciting.
Storage Suggestions
These Homemade Blueberry pop tarts can be stored on the counter for about two days or in an airtight container in the fridge for five days. Stored on the counter, the frosting will soften up a bit. It will not get runny, but it will solidify much more in the fridge. After that, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. To serve, reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
FAQs
Can I use a different flavor filling for these pop tarts?
Yes, you can absolutely change up the filling. If you aren’t a big fan of blueberries, pick a different fruit.
What is pop tart icing made of?
Pop tart icing is usually made with a combination of powdered sugar and milk or water.
Can I make my own pie crusts?
Yes, you can make your own pie crusts if you don’t want to use prepared pie crusts.
Do I have to add the icing to these pop tarts?
No, you don’t need to add the icing, though it does add a nice flavor. You can always use an egg wash instead of the icing.
Looking for more recipes with blueberries?
- No Bake Blueberry Pie
- Blueberry Crumb Bars
- Blueberry Cheesecake Surprise
- Easy Homemade Blueberry Cobbler
Did You Make These Blueberry Pop Tarts??
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Blueberry Pop Tarts
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 11
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 6 pop tarts 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: oven
Description
These Homemade Blueberry Pop-Tarts are the best! Way better than store-bought, and so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 9-inch pie crusts
- 1 cup blueberry pie filling
- Cold water for sealing the pop tarts
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 tablespoon blue/ purple sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll out each pie crust and cut out 12 4×3 inch rectangles.
- Place a generous spoonful of blueberry pie filling on 6 of the pie crust rectangles. Run a finger dipped in cold water along the edge of the rectangles topped with pie filling.
- Top each pop tart with the remaining rectangles and use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Bake the pop tarts for 11 minutes. Allow the pop tarts to cool while you prep the frosting by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Spoon a generous amount of frosting onto each pop tart and top with sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*the calorie count for a pop tart without the icing is 263.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 391
- Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Protein: 1
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