Effortless Strawberry Pop Tarts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry
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2 tablespoons sugar, granulated
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Half a cup of cold salted butter, cubed
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (extra needed for dusting later)
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½ cup chilled water
→ Filling
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¾ cup strawberry jam
→ Icing
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A cup of powdered sugar
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Red sugar crystals
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1 or 2 tablespoons of milk
# Instructions:
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Blend butter cubes, sugar, and flour in a processor. Mix in water and vanilla, then chill for a while (20-30 mins).
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Roll your dough into a thin layer (about 1/4"), slice it into rectangle shapes. Spoon on jam, place another rectangle on top, and press edges to seal.
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Cut tiny holes for venting on the tops. Pop into a 400°F oven for 15 mins, or until they’re golden and crispy.
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After cooling off, whisk icing ingredients, coat the tarts, and scatter red sugar crystals on top.
# Notes:
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Wait until just before eating to add icing—it looks and tastes better.
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For more flavor, mix a little lemon juice into the jam.
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You can make the dough ahead of time and pop it in the fridge.