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Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts

September 14, 2015 23 Comments

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This recipe for flaky, buttery Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts is a childhood favorite, but homemade and so much better!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts

Light, flaky, buttery pastry with warm strawberry preserves, topped with a peanut butter glaze. There is nothing like a homemade pop tart. These Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts are what dreams are made of. You will be taken back to your childhood with just one bite, and with back to school in full swing, there is no time like the present to add these delicious tarts to your breakfast and lunch box treat rotation.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-TartsWhen I was a kid,  Pop-Tarts were not the thing at my house. My Gram was in charge of breakfast before we left for school. During the week it was usually orange wedges, scrambled eggs or French toast with salt and pepper, not syrup, and a vitamin. I don’t think I even tried a store-bought Pop-Tart until I had my boys. To tell you the truth I am not a big fan, but these homemade pop tarts are a totally different story. Totally.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-TartsPeanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts

They take a little more effort than just popping a store-bought in the toaster, but I’m thinking you’re worth the extra effort, and so are the kiddos! Just remember, don’t worry about getting the perfect rectangle. They are going to taste fabulous even if they don’t look perfect. You really need to give these Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts a go. Enjoy, and have a great week!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts
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Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts
Prep Time
1 hr 35 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
 
Servings: 7 tarts
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter 2 sticks, cut into small cubes
  • 4 Tbsp. cold shortening cut into small cubes (I use Crisco sticks)
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
  • 1 large egg whisked with 1 tsp. water
  • Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp. whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. For the pastry, in a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar and salt until combined.
  2. With a pastry blender, cut in the butter and shortening until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix together until mixture forms large clumps.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and form into a disc. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  5. Chill up to one hour or over night. If chilling over night remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before rolling dough out.
  6. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll disc out into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, about 9x12 inches.
  8. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 14 3" x 4" rectangles.
  9. Transfer to prepared sheet and chill for 15 minutes.
  10. Spread heaping tablespoonful of jam on 7 of the rectangles. Leave about 1/2 inch border.
  11. Brush edges with the egg wash mixture.
  12. Cover with remaining 7 rectangles and crimp the edges with a fork. (see photo)
  13. Prick the tops of the pastries with a fork so steam can escape.
  14. Chill for 20 minutes.
  15. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  16. Remove from the refrigerator and brush tops with egg wash.
  17. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until lightly browned, rotating pan halfway through.
  18. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
  19. For the glaze: whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Spoon over the tarts. Let set for about 5 minutes.

Pastry portion slightly adapted from Food Network Magazine

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Okay, slightly crazy you didn’t grow up with Pop Tarts.. clearly your Gram cared about the nutritional value of what went into that little tummy of yours, and mine… well.. didn’t! ;) The even crazier thing, Boy is OBSESSED with Pop Tarts. NO LIE, Mary Ann we ALWAYS have a box in our pantry because he is Pop Tart Addicted Fool. It drives me NUTS. So you know I absolutely HAVE GOT TO make these for him! Like Immediately. Loving the PB & J mash up! So.GOOD! Pinned! Cheers, my dear! <3

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 14, 2015 at 9:00 am

      Thanks so much Cheyanne. He will love these! The peanut butter glaze is soo good! Have a great week!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:47 am

    These are just about the perfect pop tarts! PBJ in any form is a winner in my books :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 14, 2015 at 8:58 am

      I know, right?! I never loved PB&J as a kid, but I love it now!

      Reply
  3. Gerlinde | Sunnycovechef says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:23 am

    You are killing me Mary Anne with all these wonderful recipes. I once was a pop tart addict, it was difficult to give up. I never had home made ones. Have a great week.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 14, 2015 at 11:54 am

      Then you should definitely try these Gerlinde! You got me with your delicious strawberry rhubarb cake, I’ll get you with the pop-tarts! Have an awesome week!

      Reply
  4. Cailee says

    September 14, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    Oh wow!! This looks amazing!! Oh my gosh… swoon!! These are SO much better than packaged Pop Tarts!! What a fun idea!!! LOVE it!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:54 pm

      Thanks so much Cailee! You should definitely give these a try, so much better than store-bought! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week!

      Reply
  5. Zainab says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Yup…this is my breakfast for the next week!! Love them!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 15, 2015 at 7:53 am

      Thanks Zainab! I have to say they are at the top of my list of breakfast favorites!

      Reply
  6. Matt Robinson says

    September 15, 2015 at 12:42 am

    My sons would go crazy for these. Ok ok, so would I. Seriously love these!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 15, 2015 at 7:56 am

      I think you guys would love them too! That peanut butter glaze…yum! Have an awesome week!

      Reply
  7. Jessica DeMay says

    September 15, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Honestly, I don’t like pop tarts either! But THESE! These look amazing and 10 times better than any pop tart I’ve ever had! That flaky dough, the peanut butter glaze- perfection!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 15, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks so much Jessica! I think you’ll love them! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  8. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    September 15, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    I’m always tempted to buy poptarts at the supermarket until I remember how much better they are homemade. Love the peanut butter and jelly combination.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 15, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Don’t do it Nicole. Make homemade! You’ll love these. Thanks for commenting and have a great day!

      Reply
  9. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:48 am

    Oh my gosh these pop tarts look fantastic! I have to try making these at home!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      September 21, 2015 at 10:00 am

      They aren’t hard at all Kelley, and so much better than store-bought! Lovin’ the PB glaze!

      Reply
  10. Lu says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    These look amazing! I am making them tomorrow to go with quiche. How do I store the leftover though? Can I reheat them in the toaster oven?

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      March 22, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      Great! They will last in the refrigerator for 6 days in an airtight container. To reheat them I would bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Enjoy Lucienne!

      Reply
      • Lu says

        March 22, 2016 at 10:01 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
      • Lu says

        March 23, 2016 at 11:51 am

        I just made a whole batch and they were gone within minutes. I have three boys ( including my husband) and they loved it!

        Reply
        • Mary Ann says

          March 23, 2016 at 12:52 pm

          I have three boys too (including my husband, the biggest of them all!) Glad you all enjoyed! Thanks for sharing!

          Reply

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