Brown Sugar Apple Pop Tarts
Ingredients
Apple filling:
2 medium apples peeled and cored
1/4 Tsp. ground cinnamon
Water (as needed)
1/4 Tsp. Cornstarch
Dough:
2+1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup cold cubed butter
1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
1/2 cup cold water
Glaze:
1 Tbsp. milk
2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 Tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:
To make the dough: (2 ways)
With a food processor- In a large food processor, pulse 2 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1 cup cold cubed butter until pea-sized crumbs.
Add in 1/2 cup cold water. Once dough has formed, place it in the fridge to chill while you make the apple filling.
In a bowl- 2 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1 cup cold cubed butter until pea-sized crumbs. You can use your fingers to incorporate the butter.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut rectangles and transfer them to a lined baking sheet. (I usually make 12-14 small pop tarts or 6 large).
Spoon apple mixture onto each pop tart. Crimp the edges with a fork, and poke holes with the fork on the top as well. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
To make the apple filling:
Peel and core 2 medium apples.
Dice the apples into small, bite sized pieces (about ½-1” cubes) and place in a small pot.
Put apples pieces into a skillet with 2 TBS water. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become slightly soft and water is absorbed.
Add 1 Tbsp. of butter to the pan and mix together until melted.
Add 1/4 Tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 Tsp. cornstarch and stir then cover the pot for an additional 5 minutes and stir occassionally until they’ve reached your desired softness.
To make the Cinnamon Glaze:
Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp. milk, 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract, and 1 tsp. ground cinnamon. Spoon glaze over cooled pop tarts and let harden for 1 hour.
Tips:
You can use a plant based milk (I used oat milk) if you’re wanting to make this dairy free.
Enjoy!
