
Easy apple pie pop tarts you can make ahead are great for the holidays. If there’s one thing I love, it’s a make-ahead dessert or breakfast. And these are so good and easy to make.
What makes apple pie pop tarts so special?
Well, don’t even get me started! I’m using my mom’s apple pie filling recipe but tweaking it a little to make homemade pop tarts. They make such a great treat. And the best thing about pop tarts is that you can freeze them and then thaw them, add the glaze, or even just some powdered sugar when you are serving them. Even after freezing, they do maintain all the flavor. I suppose you could freeze a whole pie, but I never do!
What’s the difference between just regular apple pie and pop tarts?
I cook the apples in the butter and sugar, letting them get very soft before baking them – more than I do with the apples in a pie. The pop tarts bake for less time than an entire pie, so this step is essential if you want a filling where the apples are fully cooked.
What’s the difference between light and dark brown sugar?
The amount of molasses in light and brown sugar is the main difference, with dark having more. They are mostly interchangeable. This article from Bon Appetit explains it in greater detail.
How should I serve apple pie pop tarts?
These pop tarts are very versatile. The flaky crust and fruit filling are the perfect snack to take on the go, enjoyed for breakfast with a cup of coffee, or served warm as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You really can’t go wrong. Pop tarts are like cute little apple-filled pastries.
The supplies you’ll need
- Rolling pin
- A sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Whisk
- Small bowl
- Saucepan
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
The ingredients for apple pie pop tarts
- Homemade pie crust (store-bought is fine)
- Apples (I always use whatever I have or a combination)
- White sugar and dark brown sugar (light brown sugar is fine too)
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- A few small cubes of bread
*You’ll need a little flour for dusting and rolling the pie dough, more butter and powdered sugar to make a brown butter glaze, and then a sprinkle of Turbinado sugar.
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PrintEasy Apple Pie Pop Tarts You Can Make Ahead!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought package of pie dough
- Four apples, peeled and diced small
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Four small cubes of bread and butter
- Egg for egg wash
- Butter, powdered sugar, and Turbinado sugar for the glaze.
Instructions
- Combine the apples, sugars, salt, and cinnamon and cook until soft over low heat, stirring often
- Roll out the prepared pie dough and cut it into equal rectangles. I measured and cut them into 4-inch x 5-inch pieces.
- Make an egg wash, brush on each side at the edge, and fill the center of one side with 1/4 of the apple mixture
- Before adding the top piece of dough, place a small piece of butter and a small cube of bread. Then add the top and, using a fork, crimp the edges and brush edges with the egg wash.
- Bake in a 400º oven for 15 minutes on a pan lined with parchment paper
- Remove and allow to cool
- Make a simple brown butter glaze with butter and powdered sugar
- Glaze each pop tart, sprinkle a little Turbinado sugar, and enjoy!
Love this Annie! When I was growing up Pop Tarts were my hands-down favorite treat (frosted only, natch). And you know I love a good use of short cut ingredients like refrigerated pie crust. These look beautiful and delicious!
Can’t wait to make those pop-tarts!! Looks easy and delicious. I pinned it.
LOVE the outfit of the week!
Annie great ideas making your own little tarts. These look delicious. I think this outfiit it so cute and the jacket especially. I have these Birks and wear them all winter long. I also have a vintage Coach messenger type bag, slightly smaller than the men’s and it’s the best! xx
Kim, there is the coolest shop in New Preston, CT that has gorgeous things, including vintage Coach bags!! You would love it!!
Love the OOTW, especially the messenger bag — lots of great items on the site. I’m looking at the terry pants and sweatshirt as a great travel outfit. Compression socks are the greatest. I found out that men working the tradeshow floors picked up these “diabetic” socks at CVS. They were comfortable, and there I was in kitten heels. The ones you show are so pretty.
Maeve! I love the idea of the terry pants and sweatshirt too! So glad things have changed over the years…so that everyone can wear comfortable shoes!! I’ve always worn shoes like oxfords because I’m tall, finally, I’m in fashion at 60!!