Description
These homemade Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Pop Tarts are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast treat, bursting with real apple flavor and fragrant cinnamon. Enjoy them warm for a comforting start to your day or as a sweet snack anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 standard pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 3–4 firm, slightly tart apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- Granulated sugar (to taste)
- Light brown sugar (optional, to taste)
- Ground cinnamon (to taste)
- Fresh lemon juice (a splash)
- Cornstarch (for thickening)
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Milk (any type, for glaze)
- Vanilla extract (for glaze)
- Ground cinnamon (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar (if using), cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until the apples soften slightly.
- Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Pour this into the apple mixture, stirring constantly, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Roll Out and Cut the Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut into rectangles, about 3×4 inches.
- Assemble the Pop Tarts: Place half of the dough rectangles on the baking sheet. Spoon 1-1.5 tablespoons of cooled apple filling onto the center of each rectangle, leaving a border.
- Seal Them Up: Moisten the edges of the filled rectangles with water, place a second rectangle on top, and press down to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Vent and Bake: Prick the tops of each pop tart with a fork to create vents. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Prepare and Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle or spread over the cooled pop tarts and let set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Keep your dough cold for a flaky crust. Don't overfill the pop tarts to avoid leaks. Ensure the filling is completely cool before assembling.