Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) ice water
  • 1 large egg, beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 cup (approx. 280g) your favorite jam or fruit preserve
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons (45-60ml) milk or water
  • Optional: Food coloring or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions:

  1. Combine flour and salt in a food processor (or bowl). Pulse in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, pulsing (or mixing) until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
  3. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes (longer is better).
  4. If using fruit puree/compote, cook it down in a saucepan until slightly thickened. Cool completely.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into rectangles.
  6. Place half the rectangles on a prepared baking sheet. Top with filling, leaving a small border.
  7. Top with the remaining rectangles. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
  8. Brush the tops with egg wash. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Let the Pop-Tarts cool completely on a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk/water. Drizzle over cooled Pop-Tarts and decorate as desired.