Gluten-Free Pop Tarts Recipe
If you love the flaky, butter crust and sweet filling that makes a pop tart, you're going to devour these gluten-free pop tarts. This gluten-free pop tarts recipe includes a few variations for filling including fruit filling and a cinnamon filling.
Ingredients
- 2 gluten free pie crusts
- 1/2 cup jam or preserves (we like strawberry, blackberry, or apricot)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
- 1 egg, beaten (or heavy cream)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons milk
- Optional: sprinkles or colored sugar for decorating
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a...: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, mix together the...: In a small mixing bowl, mix together the jam and cornstarch; set aside.
- 3
Make the pie crust per the directions and...: Make the pie crust per the directions and roll them out into rectangles. Slice each pie crust rectangle into 3 even strips lengthwise, this will create 6 long strips total between the two pie crusts.
- 4
Place a heaping tablespoon of the jam mixture...: Place a heaping tablespoon of the jam mixture onto the bottom half of each strip, leaving about ½ of space around the edges. Brush the edges around the jam with the egg wash.
- 5
Fold the pastry in half. Use a fork...: Fold the pastry in half. Use a fork to seal the seams. If any cracks appear in the pastry, try to pinch the dough together to create a seal and prevent jam leaking during the baking process. Repeat for the remaining pastry strips.
- 6
Poke steam holes with a fork in each...: Poke steam holes with a fork in each pop tart and transfer them to the baking sheet. Brush the top of each pastry with the egg wash.
- 7
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the pastry...: Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool completely before adding the glaze.
- 8
In a medium bowl, mix together the powdered...: In a medium bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and milk. Add more or less milk for consistency.
- 9
Drizzle the icing over the gluten free pop...: Drizzle the icing over the gluten free pop tarts. If desired, decorate the tops with sprinkles before the icing sets up.
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