One morning I woke up with a real hankering (yes, hankering) for a slice of pie. So I thought it would be fun to create pie inspired homemade pop-tarts. I made three different flavors; pumpkin pie, pecan pie and apple pie! These are super easy to make and you can cut them out to be traditional rectangle-shaped tarts, or you can use any large cookie cutter to make your pop-tarts into cute shapes (I made hearts!).
All you need to whip up a batch of these for yourself is puff pastry and your choice of 'pie' fillings. You can buy puff pastry in most grocery stores, in the freezer section. Many local bakeries will make and sell puff pastry as well, but if you can't find any where you live you can make your own. There are many recipes available online.
For the apple pie pop-tarts I made the filling with 1 peeled and finely chopped apple (I used granny smith, but any variety is fine), 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix together and fill your tarts. I garnished these with a little more cinnamon and sugar.
For the pumpkin pie pop-tarts I made the filling with 1/2 cup pumpkin, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix together and fill your tarts. I garnished these with a thick glaze made of 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon cream, 1/2 cup powder sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg.
For the pecan pie pop-tarts I made the filling out of 1/3 cup pecans, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons corn syrup (you could use honey if you don't like or don't have corn syrup). Mix together and fill your tarts. I garnished these with a few more pecans and cinnamon.
Once you have filled all your tarts place your second puff pastry piece on top and crimp the edges of each tart using a fork. Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes until the tarts are puffy and golden brown. Let them cool a minute or two and then garnish as you like. Enjoy! Emma
Brilliant and super yummy-looking.
♥ sécia
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Posted by: sécia | October 11, 2011 at 05:14 PM
wow these look delicious!!!, I am especially intrigued by the pumpkin pop-tart! YUM http://owlloveu.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Olivia | October 11, 2011 at 05:15 PM
one of your best ideas yet!
Posted by: Nicole @ Giraffelegs | October 11, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Can you be any cuter?! Love these!!
Posted by: A Serenade for Solitude | October 11, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Oh my gosh! They look amazing, I love that the ones you made are heart shaped!!!
Posted by: Miranda | October 11, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Yummy! I must try this!
Posted by: Mo | October 11, 2011 at 05:58 PM
I'm dying over how cute these are!!!!! YUM! I am going to make them with my Poppy (who I call PopTart)! LOVE!
Kacie
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Posted by: Kacie @ A Collection of Passions | October 11, 2011 at 06:01 PM
Those look fantastic!! I am definitely going to have to try them.
Grace
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Posted by: Grace | October 11, 2011 at 06:29 PM
omigosh!
pumpkin pie poptarts!
I must make this!
xo
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Posted by: Katia | October 11, 2011 at 06:33 PM
These are really fancy compared the the ones and I russled up ..look more edible too .. with my left over puff pastry, mine were filled with strawberry and apricot jam then sprinkled with sugar
Posted by: Shell | October 11, 2011 at 06:38 PM
My mouth is watering at the sight of such tasty looking items!
Posted by: Teaka | October 11, 2011 at 06:48 PM
These look delicious!
Posted by: Trou | October 11, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Wow, you are just filled with amazing ideas: Recipes, DIYs, cute, outfits. I am so so so glad I've come across your blog :)
J.Lynn
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Posted by: J.Lynn | October 11, 2011 at 09:24 PM
These look delicious! I'll definitely have to try it!
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Posted by: Kimberly | October 11, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Oh yum! I would love to experiment with other flavors as well - fun!
xo,
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Nicole | October 11, 2011 at 09:51 PM
These are adorable! :)
Posted by: Lindsay Lee | October 11, 2011 at 09:59 PM
those look delish! the heart shapes make them even better! cute. :)
love
kelly
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Posted by: kelly @ paper doll theory | October 11, 2011 at 10:30 PM
these are adorable. goodness you post the best little things.
Posted by: jackie | October 11, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Omg! These made me drool! They are soooo adorable and edible...PERFECT!
I wanna make these with my best friend! Thanks Emma, you are a genius!
Posted by: Roni bearhugs | October 11, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Yum I want want want one!
xo Emma
Posted by: Emma | October 11, 2011 at 11:50 PM