Typically, Valentine’s Day= Chocolate. But here on First and Full, I thought I would change it up with these delicious Homemade Pop- Tarts: Cherry- Berry Pop Tarts.

I’m embarrassed by how many pop-tarts I ate growing up. I was a huge fan of the s’more variety but the strawberry were a close second. There was something addictive about the crunchy pasty shell,  super sweet filling, and artificially colored glaze on top. I still wouldn’t turn down a Pop-Tart if that’s all was available, but if offered these homemade pop-tarts  vs. the old classic, mine would win every time!

These homemade pop-tarts are flavorful and full of REAL ingredients. Not necessarily a healthy treat but less guilt-inducing. The pie dough is delightfully crunchy, cooked to a nice golden brown, full of sweet homemade jam, and topped with a light creamy glaze.  I’m sure your Valentine with go crazy for these sweet treats!

I tried the recipe with homemade pie dough as well as a store bought dough and they both were delicious. If you are looking for a simple pie dough recipe HERE is the one I used.

I love these Homemade Pop-Tarts so much, I have already started working on some fun new fillings.

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Homemade Cherry Berry Pop-Tarts

Author Marissa Allen

Ingredients

2 sheets of pie dough

filling

1 C Cherries, frozen

2 C Mixed berries, frozen

1 tbsp lemon juice (juice from half a lemon)

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp cold water

egg wash

1 egg

1 tsp milk (or water)

glaze

1 C powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Roll out pie dough into a rectangle; about 1/8th of an inch thick.
3. Cut into 8 rectangles. Put in the fridge so it can firm back up.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 for the other sheet of pie dough.
5. To make filling: add cherries, berries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and water to sauce pan. Heat up to a simmer. Stir occasionally as berries start to cook down. Add more cold water as needed.
6. When the filling is done, it will be thick like store- bought jelly. Strain the seeds out of the jelly with a fine mesh sieve. Set aside to let cool.
7. Remove dough from refrigerator. Take first sheet of rectangles and spoon 1 tbsp of filling mixture in the middle.
8. Top with another rectangle of pie dough.
9. Crimp edges with a fork. Prick the pastry with a fork to allow steam to escape.
10. Brush tops with egg wash. (Egg wash: whisk egg and milk together till well combined)
11. Bake for 15- 18 mins. Let cool for 5 minutes.
12. Glaze: whisk powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract till smooth. Drizzle over top cooked and cooled pastries.
13. Add holiday sprinkles if you want! Enjoy!

TIPS

You are welcome to use fresh fruit! I used frozen to simplify the recipe. If you are looking for other breakfast treats, try my Blueberry Lemon Muffins !