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Strawberry Pop Tarts

Strawberry Pop Tarts
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Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts! These delightful pastries feature a flaky crust stuffed with a luscious strawberry filling that you can customize to your taste. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these pop tarts are easy to make and provide the satisfaction of fresh ingredients right from your kitchen. Whether you choose to enjoy them plain or dressed up with icing and colorful sprinkles, they are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
  • 4-5 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup strawberry preserves (homemade or store-bought)
  • Rainbow sprinkles (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling by mixing sliced strawberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and vanilla extract. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Make the pastry dough by combining flour, salt, and sugar; blend in cold butter until crumbly. Add cold water gradually until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out the dough and cut into rectangles. Place a tablespoon of filling on half of them, cover with another rectangle, seal edges, and crimp with a fork.
  4. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Make icing by whisking powdered sugar with heavy cream until smooth; drizzle over cooled pop tarts and add sprinkles if desired.

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