Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts Recipe
🍎 Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts Recipe These Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts are filled with a warm, spiced apple filling and wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust. Finished with a drizzle of icing, they’re a treat that’s as delicious as it is nostalgic. Great for breakfast, dessert, or as a homemade snack for the whole family. Servings - Makes about 8 pop tarts Cooking Time - Prep Time: 20 minutes - Chill Time: 30 minutes - Cook Time: 20 minutes - Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Cuisine - American, Dessert/Breakfast Keywords - Apple pop tarts, homemade pop tarts, fall treats, apple cinnamon Equipment Needed - Rolling pin - Baking sheet - Fork - Pastry brush - Medium saucepan - Parchment paper or silicone baking mat Ingredients For the Dough - 2½ cups all-purpose flour - 1 tbsp granulated sugar - ½ tsp salt - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed - 5-6 tbsp ice water For the Apple Filling - 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced finely - ¼ cup brown sugar - 1 tbsp granulated sugar - ½ tsp ground cinnamon - ¼ tsp nutmeg - 1 tbsp lemon juice - 1 tbsp cornstarch For the Icing - ½ cup powdered sugar - 1-2 tbsp milk - ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional for a spiced icing) - Optional garnish: pinch of cinnamon, extra apple pieces for topping Instructions Prepare the Dough: 1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. 2. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough starts to come together. Avoid overmixing. 4. Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Make the Apple Filling: 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine diced apple, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. 2. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften. 3. Stir in cornstarch and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely.