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Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts

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Homemade Strawberry Poptarts

Homemade Strawberry pop-tarts – Flaky pastry filled with homemade strawberry jam or your favorite pie filling.

We’ve all talked about how great it was to grow up in our own generation, and maybe we’ve learned some of the differences between the Baby Boomers, Generation X’ers and Millennials.  But I grew up in the pop-tart generation.  Along with my brothers and sister, we grew up eating pop-tarts for breakfast and we each had a favorite flavor, which worked out great so we didn’t have to fight over them.

I always liked the plain blueberry pop-tarts and my brothers loved the brown sugar cinnamon, but I would eat them in a pinch.  Some people jumped ship and went on to Toaster Strudel.  I guess they were enticed by the squeeze your own icing thing.

Pop-tarts were great to carry in the car on the way to school, as an after school treat or as a seriously bad dinner.  I was feeling a bit nostalgic and decided to make my own homemade strawberry pop-tarts!

You know they’re really just hand pies made with jam instead of pie filling – but I’m here to tell you, they went fast and were enjoyed by all!

 

Homemade Strawberry PopTarts

I used my favorite pie crust recipe and some of our Easy Small-Batch Strawberry Jam with Grand Marnier to make these strawberry pop-tarts.

I had a blast making these cute little pockets of strawberry goodness and loved how easy they were to share!  My children ate pop-tarts as kids so I think they got a kick out of these.  Who wouldn’t love flaky pastry crust filled with homemade jam from fresh picked strawberries?

 

 

Homemade Strawberry Poptarts

Remember the strawberry pop-tarts with with icing and sprinkles?

Yes I went there too – but didn’t try to put it in the toaster.  These are preservative and artificial color free with all natural flavors so I don’t think they would do as well in the toaster.

 

Homemade Strawberry Poptarts

I see a Nutella or blueberry filled pop-tarts in our near future. This would have been a great post for Throw Back Thursday!

 

Homemade Strawberry Poptarts!

 

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A stack of homemade pop-tarts with strawberry jam

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5 from 11 votes

Homemade Strawberry PopTarts

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Yield: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Author: Tricia
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Homemade hand pies - a flaky pastry filled with homemade strawberry jam

Ingredients

For the pastry crust:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into ½" pieces (1 stick)
  • 6 tablespoons shortening
  • 6 tablespoons ice cold water
  • 1 large egg mixed with 2 tablespoons milk

For the filling:

  • ¾ cup strawberry jam (see notes for link) or your favorite flavor
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Instructions

  • To make the dough combine the flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add the butter and shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add the cold water and pulse just until the dough starts to hold together. Don't over process.
  • Gather the dough together and divide in half. Form each half into a disc. Wrap each tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • To make the filling combine the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water in a small sauce pan. Whisk until smooth. Add the jam and heat over medium until it comes to a boil. Simmer stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool until ready to use.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and allow it to rest 10-15 minutes. Lightly flour a clean work surface and dust the dough with flour. Roll the dough to about ⅛" thick large enough to cut into a 9" x 12" rectangle. Cut the 9x12 inch rectangle into 9 equal 3x4" pieces by cutting four lines across on the 12-inch side and three down the 9-inch side. Gather dough scraps together and set aside.
  • Place the 9 individual pieces of dough on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Beat together the egg and milk. Brush the egg mixture all over the cut pastry pieces. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each pastry.
  • Roll out the second pastry disc to the same dimensions and cut into 9 individual pieces. Prick the dough with the tines of a fork, the round end of a small clean paint brush or chop stick to create vent holes.
  • Place each piece of vented dough over the filling. Press the edges together firmly with a fork to seal. Repeat until all pockets are formed.
  • Brush the tops of the pockets with a little bit of the egg and milk mixture. Place the baking sheet with the uncovered pastries in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Gather all remaining scraps of dough and divide in half. Roll out to 1/8" thick and cut into additional 3x4" pieces or use a biscuit cutter to make round pieces. Repeat with remaining dough by filling, brushing and refrigerating. I was able to make 6 additional small round pie pockets with the ingredients at hand.
  • Remove the pastries from the refrigerator and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove the pastries to a wire rack and cool.

Recipe Notes

  • We love our easy Small Batch Strawberry Jam for this recipe. Click HERE to get the jam recipe.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Here are a few more recipes you might also enjoy:

Peach Hand Pies – made with farm fresh sweet, juicy peaches tucked in a soft, flaky crust and a little drizzle of almond flavored icing. Click HERE to get the recipe.

 

Mixed Berry Hand Pies with your favorite berries tucked inside a tender, flaky buttery crust. No fork needed! Click HERE to get the recipe.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Tricia

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85 Comments

  1. Nicole T says

    October 19, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    Flakiest yummiest pop tart I have ever had! It took me about 3 hours, but it was well worth it. I substituted the jelly/jam for fresh strawberries boiled with sugar and water, plus a little corn starch if it’s not thick enough. So good. Will definitely make again.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      October 20, 2020 at 10:10 am

      I LOVE this comment / review Nicole. I’m smiling ear to ear and thrilled you enjoyed them. It is a labor of love, but not difficult. I love baking projects on the weekend when I’m doing laundry and planning to be home all day. Such fun!

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  2. Carmen says

    August 23, 2020 at 2:52 am

    Is there an icing recipe for what is shown in the photo?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 23, 2020 at 7:52 am

      Hi Carmen. I usually just whisk together some powdered sugar and hot water until it reaches a nice consistency. You can also use milk in place of the hot water, but I would refrigerate the finished iced pop-tarts so the milk doesn’t sour. Also add a drop or two of vanilla if desired. I only ice a few here and there, because I’m a no-icing pop-tart girl myself! If you want to decorate with sprinkles wait until the icing dries for a minute or two before decorating. The sprinkles will sink in really wet icing and may bleed a little. Waiting until the icing hardens a bit makes them pretty. Enjoy!

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  3. Lynnette says

    November 5, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    These are fabulous. First time I have ever made jam or pop tarts. Thank you for sharing your recipes. I am going to make some jam as gifts for Christmas.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      November 5, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      Terrific news Lynnette! These pop tarts are so good, wish I had them around all the time. Or maybe that wouldn’t be a good thing because I couldn’t stop eating them. Thanks so much for trying the recipe and for coming back and letting us know how it turned out for you. Yeh!

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      • Lynnette says

        November 5, 2019 at 5:30 pm

        I forgot to mention that I used gluten free flour and coconut oil because my granddaughter is allergic to wheat. One quick question on the jam. Could I use blueberries and the same recipe as I did for the strawberry jam?

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        • Tricia Buice says

          November 5, 2019 at 6:53 pm

          You could try but since I have not tried it I cannot guarantee it would work. Good luck!

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  4. Marie says

    July 12, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    Did you use royal icing or just a glaze?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      July 12, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      Hi Marie – I just used a glaze of powdered sugar and probably hot water. Milk would be fine too and you can add vanilla if you want. These are tasty for sure – hope you enjoy!

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  5. Heather Gonzalez says

    July 1, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    Can you freeze these and then pull them out at a later date?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      July 2, 2019 at 9:11 am

      Hi Heather. Yes but I would not ice them until completely thawed. Good luck!

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  6. Ruth Swartzendruber says

    June 16, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing!!!!!!!!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      June 16, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks Ruth! We LOVE these little flaky treats 🙂

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  7. Deebi27 says

    March 31, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    I am thinking with puff pastry would be scrumptious!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      March 31, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      Yes I think so too! Let me know if you try it 🙂

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  8. Natalie says

    January 20, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    These turned out soooooo delicious! And quite honestly, I am not a natural baker. We are gluten free, so I used Bob’s Red Mill 1-1 Baking Flour and everything still worked perfectly! I linked this recipe on my Instagram account… it deserves to be shared ?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 20, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      That’s great Natalie! I jumped over to Instagram and gave your post some love. Thanks so much for trying our recipe and for letting us know how it turned out. Happy baking!

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  9. Jess says

    August 9, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    How do you make your icing for them! They are tasty with out but want to make it more of a desert

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    • Tricia Buice says

      August 9, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Jess – I only iced one or two and used a mixture of powdered sugar, milk and a drop of vanilla. Add more milk or more sugar until you reach a thick but spreadable consistency. I didn’t measure anything since it wasn’t used on all the pop-tarts. Depending on how many you want to “frost” I would start with 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk or cream, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and adjust as needed. That should cover 8 or 10 – but I’m just guessing! Enjoy 🙂

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  10. Shelby says

    April 26, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    Have you tried freezing the extras?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      April 27, 2018 at 8:13 am

      Hi Shelby – no I have not but I think they will be fine if they’re well wrapped and not yet iced. I would wrap them individually for easy separation. Hope you’ll give them a try – so, so good!

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      • Mahea says

        May 4, 2022 at 2:22 am

        5 stars
        Made this recipe and received endless compliments! Thank you so much for sharing.

        I had one question, I’m planning on making these again but wonder if it’s possible to prep everything a day ahead and bake the next day?

        Again, a truly delicious and wonderful treat!

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        • Tricia Buice says

          May 4, 2022 at 9:35 am

          Terrific Mahea! Yes you can make and prep the components ahead. The dough can be chilled for up to 3 days or frozen for a few months. Don’t assemble until ready to bake however. Also, let the dough soften a bit at room temperature so it won’t split when rolling out. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

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  11. Madison says

    January 25, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    Hi, do these need to be stored in the frig, do you think?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 25, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      No they don’t have to be Madison – just like a regular pie, they are fine at room temperature. However, they may keep a little longer if you do refrigerate them. Great question – hope you enjoy the recipe!

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  12. Lee Anne says

    November 28, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    These poptarts look scrumptious. I plan to make them and add sliced strawberries. Yum….!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      November 29, 2017 at 7:26 am

      So glad you’re going to give them a try Lee Anne! I can’t wait to hear how they turn out. Thanks!

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  13. Sara says

    November 5, 2016 at 10:16 am

    These look delicious! Is there something you can substitute for the shortening? And what would you recommend for a recipe to use for brown sugar cinnamon filling and as an icing on the top of those? Thanks!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      November 5, 2016 at 11:07 am

      Hi Sara – You can try an all butter crust but after testing several times, I’m partial to a half and half pastry recipe myself. I haven’t tested a brown sugar cinnamon filling but if I was going to make someone else’s recipe – I think I would go with this ONE from Sally’s Baking Addiction. Thanks so much for commenting – and for the great questions.

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  14. Bianca says

    September 9, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Hi there, what did you use for icing them?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      September 9, 2016 at 3:27 pm

      Hi Bianca! I only iced one or two and used a mixture of powdered sugar, milk and a drop of vanilla. Add more milk or more sugar until you reach a thick but spreadable consistency. I didn’t measure anything since it wasn’t used on all the pop-tarts. Depending on how many you want to “frost” I would start with 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk or cream, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and adjust as needed. That should cover 8 or 10 – but I’m just guessing! Sorry it was confusing. Hope you enjoy the pop-tarts and thanks so much for stopping by with a great question!

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  15. Marina says

    July 7, 2016 at 1:30 am

    So cute! And perfect and so colorful for the kids. Love how they are way healthier than store bought. Homemade always best:)

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    • Tricia Buice says

      July 7, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks Marina! These were really delicious 🙂

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  16. Kim says

    July 5, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Hi, these look devisions! How did you make the glaze so that it did not become transparent? Thanks!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      July 6, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Hi Kim! Thanks for leaving a comment. I am very careful not to add to much liquid to the glaze so it is thicker but will still spread. Hope you give them a try and let me know what you think! Thanks 🙂

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  17. 2 Sisters Recipes by Anna and Liz says

    May 24, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Hi Tricia! Your poptarts look great.
    And your new wed design is wonderful. We are looking to change it up a bit, after my son’s wedding I will be able to devote more time to blogging again. In the meantime, have a wonderful holiday weekend!
    xoxo Anna

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 24, 2016 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you so much Anna! I know you are busy with the wedding – what a wonderful time. I have another granddaughter due in a few weeks and another who just turned 2 months. Busy busy life! Hope you are both doing great. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

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  18. Beth says

    May 22, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made homemade pop tarts too, but they weren’t nearly as beautiful as yours! What a wonderful treat.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 23, 2016 at 8:01 am

      Thanks Beth – have a wonderful week!

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  19. cheri says

    May 19, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Hi Tricia, we ate pop tarts growing up too and the strawberry flavor was my favorite. I made something like this a few years back but yours look so much better. Way to go!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 20, 2016 at 9:21 am

      Thanks Cheri – hope you are having a lovely spring!

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  20. Emily says

    May 18, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    YUM! These look delicious! I was a devoted brown sugar poptart fan. By far the best in my opinion. I wouldn’t even toast those, just eat them room temp with some coffee on my way to work. Ahh bringing back memories now!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 19, 2016 at 4:22 am

      Isn’t it funny how food can bring back vivid memories Emily – thanks for stopping by!

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  21. sippitysup says

    May 18, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Pop-Tarts transcend all generations! GREG

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      You may be right Greg! Thanks for stopping by.

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  22. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    May 18, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    What a fun recipe! Was always so excited when my mom bought poptarts. Then I wondered why — they really weren’t very good. Good idea, lacked execution. But it sounds like you solved that! These look wonderful — thanks.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 18, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      Haha John – they really are pretty blahh. I haven’t had one in years and don’t think I’ll buy them anytime soon. These are really just hand pies – but so tasty!

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  23. [email protected] is How I Cook says

    May 17, 2016 at 12:28 am

    You just made my night! I still buy Pop Tarts here and there. My brothers always had the brown sugar cinnamon, but I loved-love-the strawberry. I know your version will be better and I can’t wait to try these!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 17, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Hi Abbe! Hope you had a good trip. My brothers loved the brown sugar ones too 🙂 These were pretty great – hope you will give them a try!

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  24. Diane (Created by Diane) says

    May 16, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    These need to go to the top of my must make list, they are TOO Cute! My kids would LOVE them.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 17, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Hope you give them a try Diane!

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  25. Susan says

    May 16, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    I refused to buy Pop Tarts for my daughters were they were little because I thought they were tasteless. Now yours look absolutely delicious and something I’d love to try making for my grandsons, Tricia!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 17, 2016 at 8:35 am

      I agree that the originals are probably not the best choice for anybody to eat on a regular basis. Glad we have all learned more about preservatives and mass produced food products. These are really just hand-pies made with jam – but oh so good!

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  26. ZazaCook says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    These PopTarts are so cute and look absolutely delicious!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 17, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Thanks Zaza! We just love fresh fruit desserts – and jams 🙂

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  27. Gerlinde @Sunnycovechef says

    May 15, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    They were no pop tarts in Germany but my husband loves them. Yours are so cute Tricia, I just love them. It would be a fun project to do with children.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 16, 2016 at 7:34 am

      I agree Gerlinde – kids would love making these. I can’t wait to bake with my grandchildren. Have a wonderful week!

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  28. Sara says

    May 15, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    These are sooooo much fun! I don’t think my kids have never had pop tarts so I definitely need to make these for them!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      Thanks Sara! You are a great mom and hope you enjoy these treats!

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  29. Dom says

    May 15, 2016 at 8:30 am

    what a clever idea to make your own… we were never allowed pop tarts, no matter how much we protested, mum just wouldn’t let us so I actually don’t think I ever had them. I want them even more now, these look so good!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 15, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Thanks Dom – I am older than you and wayyyy back then … people didn’t know how bad all those preservatives are to our health. We just knew this was an easy treat with no effort. Which to be honest is the biggest problem. I’m glad we put more effort into eating right, using real ingredients and less processed foods. Have a great week!

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  30. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

    May 15, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Oh, these look so yummy, Tricia. We didn’t have poptarts but I sure would have loved them. We usually had a bowl of porridge (which I doused in brown sugar because I hated it) or a bowl of fruit (ditto with white sugar! lol) It took me awhile to develop some good taste buds.
    I will make these for my little nephews because they will adore them. I love easy jams too!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 15, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Robyn! I hope your nephews love them – thanks 🙂

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  31. monique says

    May 14, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    Cutest things ever Tricia!
    And the Grand Marnire makes them oerfect for adults too:)

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Monique – they were really fun to put together. Adult PopTarts – maybe we can market these as a new product?! 🙂

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  32. Becky Green says

    May 14, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    LOL HOW FUN!!!! These pop-tarts look YUMMY! Our son likes the chocolate fudge ones with ICING! He could have lived on them if we’d have let him! LOL He’s one of those “picky eaters!” I can IMAGINE they taste HEAVENLY!!!! 😉

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:58 am

      Everybody has a favorite PopTart don’t they Becky 🙂 I had a lot of fun making these. Have a terrific week!

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  33. Beth says

    May 14, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I may have to try these as Brown Sugar-Cinnamon! Every once I a while I crave Pop Tarts!!! Thanks for the recipe…and the memories!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:58 am

      I know the brown sugar-cinnamon version will be great too. Thanks Beth – enjoy!

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  34. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    May 14, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I always love pop tarts…they are so pretty, esp. the one with sprinkles. Wish I could taste one of yours!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:57 am

      I wish you could too Angie! Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by.

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  35. Monica says

    May 14, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Tricia – maybe we do think as one sometimes! I’ve had homemade pop tarts on my to-try list and I was planning to make them next week (maybe, hopefully…) and I was going with Nutella. You know me! ; ) I love your pop tarts…so beautiful. I know mine won’t look nearly as good but I’m definitely inspired and motivated. Enjoy the weekend! xo

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 14, 2016 at 10:06 am

      We probably have the same “must make” list at home. Can’t wait to see your beautiful Nutella tarts! I bet your son is going to love them!

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  36. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    May 13, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    I have to admit I’m in the Toaster Strudel camp, but your homemade Pop Tarts might just tempt me to switch — especially if I’m allowed to squeeze a little bit of extra frosting on mine 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 14, 2016 at 10:05 am

      You got it Sue – we’ll let you do your own drizzle 🙂 Have a great weekend!

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  37. Chris Scheuer says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    These are SO fun Tricia! I love that you’ve re-created such a nostalgic treat from the past. Yours do look infinitely better though, I must say! I can totally see why everyone loved these. Especially with that yummy homemade jam!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 14, 2016 at 10:05 am

      Thank you so much Chris!

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  38. Liz says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    We used to BEG my mom to buy us poptarts—I don’t think they ever tasted as wonderful as our expectations, but we were still thrilled when we got our way. Yours look amazing—homemade is SO much better!!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 14, 2016 at 10:05 am

      Homemade was so much more fun too! Thanks Liz!

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  39. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    How pretty and fun! I love poptarts, though I didn’t grow up eating them. My Mom never bought them and I didn’t have my first one until I was old enough to buy them for myself 🙂 Your homemade ones are perfection 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      May 14, 2016 at 10:04 am

      With 5 kids I guess my mom was glad to have something easy we could grab and eat, especially when we were older and heading off to high school, etc. These were very fun to make and tasty to eat!

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    • Naomi Antoniou says

      February 8, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      I love these recipe but wish there was the icing for the pop tarts.I can’t seem to find a thick one for pop tarts.

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      • Tricia Buice says

        February 8, 2018 at 8:43 pm

        Hi Naomi – you can mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar with milk. Just start with 1 teaspoon of milk and add more as needed to achieve the consistency you want. Super easy – just make it thick so it won’t drip. Good luck!

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