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Best Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Pop Tarts Recipe Ever! Recipe

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These Best Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Pop Tarts feature a flaky pie crust filled with a sweet and spiced apple filling, topped with a smooth vanilla icing — perfect for a comforting homemade breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 2 rolls of refrigerated pie crust

Apple Filling

  • 2–3 medium apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith recommended), peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • Granulated sugar (for filling)
  • Ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • Light brown sugar (optional, to replace half of the granulated sugar)
  • Cornstarch or all-purpose flour (1 tablespoon, for thickening)
  • Fresh lemon juice (for acid)

Icing

  • Powdered sugar (for icing)
  • Milk (any kind, for icing)
  • Vanilla extract (for icing)
  • A tiny pinch of cinnamon (optional, for icing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and finely dice your apples into small, uniform pieces. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch (or flour). Stir to coat the apples.
  2. Cook the Filling: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes, or until the apples have softened but still retain a bit of their shape, and the liquid has thickened to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.
  3. Preheat Oven & Prep Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, unroll one of your pie crusts. Trim the edges to form a neat rectangle, then cut into 4 smaller rectangles. Repeat with the second pie crust for a total of 8 rectangles.
  5. Assemble the Pop Tarts: Arrange 4 dough rectangles on your prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the cooled apple filling onto the center of each rectangle, leaving a clear border around the edges.
  6. Seal the Pop Tarts: Lightly moisten the edges of the dough around the filling with a little water. Place the remaining 4 dough rectangles on top and gently press down around the filling to seal.
  7. Crimp and Vent: Use the tines of a fork to crimp the edges of each pop tart. Cut two or three small slits on the top of each pop tart to allow steam to escape.
  8. Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to your preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  9. Cool & Ice: Remove the pop tarts from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare & Apply Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle or spread the icing over the cooled pop tarts and let it set before serving.

Notes

  • A pinch of nutmeg in the filling adds extra warmth, but is optional.
  • Light brown sugar can replace half of the granulated sugar for a richer flavor.
  • Cutting slits on top of pop tarts lets steam escape and prevents sogginess.
  • Let the filling cool completely before assembling to avoid soggy crusts.

Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Pop Tarts, Homemade Breakfast Pastry, Apple Pie Breakfast, Easy Pop Tarts Recipe, Cinnamon Filling Pastry

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