Easy Homemade Pop Tarts

Name: Homemade Pop Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups strawberries (chopped); 1/3 cup sugar; 1-2 tablespoons honey; 1 homemade or store-bought pie dough; 2-3 tablespoons milk; 1 egg white (from pasteurized eggs); 1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

By Laura Fuentes Updated Jan 6, 2025

5 from 20 votes

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Easy homemade pop tarts stuffed with strawberries and topped with the most amazing homemade glaze.

Perfectly iced and stuffed with strawberry filling, these homemade pop tarts are a major upgrade from the store-bought version. Made with real ingredients, they’re the perfect sweet breakfast idea or afternoon treat.

four homemade poptarts on a cooling rack, one of them frosted

Strawberry Pop Tarts at Home

If your kids are anything like mine, they love pop tarts, and if you’re anything like me, you hate the long list of processed ingredients. After scanning my son’s packaged snack in frustration one day, I decided to make my own healthier version.

These homemade pop tarts prove that sweet and tasty treats doesn’t have to be unhealthy! This recipe also includes a quick and easy icing that tastes much better than the store-bought AND it’s made with only three ingredients!

I’ll be honest. The first time I made these pop tarts, some came out a bit “sloppy,” with filling oozing out from the edge. Some of the dough I didn’t roll to the same consistency. The perfectionist in me was very upset at first, but my taste buds won. The imperfections in my homemade pop tarts made them, well perfect. Once you make them, you’ll see why too!

Homemade Pop Tart Ingredients

These homemade pop tarts include a fruit filling, pie dough, and icing. You can substitute the filling for your favorite jam or fresh fruit. Measurements are at the end of the post, but first, check what you need:

Strawberries: fresh or frozen, but make sure to thaw and drain the liquid if you use frozen strawberries.
Sugar: to sweeten the strawberries.
Honey: a little more sweetness for the filling!
Pie dough: from the store or made at home.
Milk: acts like “glue” to seal the pop tart edges.
Egg white: essential for the icing.
Powdered sugar: makes the icing soft and sweet.
Vanilla extract: more delicious flavor!

closeup of two homemade pop tarts on a baking rack, the top on frosted

How to Make Pop Tarts at Home

Now, you may be asking yourself, “How is it even possible to make homemade pop tarts from scratch?” While it may seem intimidating, the process uses ready-made pie crust and takes only 30 minutes to finish:

Prep the oven
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper while the oven preheats at 350F.
Make the filling
Combine strawberries, sugar, and honey, and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes or until it reaches a jam-like consistency. Allow to cool down completely before using it.
Shape the dough
While the filling is cooling, roll the pie dough to ⅛ inch thick, and then cut it into 12 rectangles. Reshape and recut the dough if needed.
Fill
Add about 1 tablespoon of strawberry filling over 6 dough rectangles, making sure the filling doesn’t get too close to the edges. Brush the edges with milk and top each rectangle with a second piece of rectangular dough. Seal the edges with a fork.
Bake
Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Allow them to cool down completely.
Icing!
While the pop tarts cool down, make the icing by beating the egg white until peaks form. Then, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread the icing over the pop tarts and voilá!

Best Fruit Filling for Homemade Pop Tarts

Feel free to get creative with your filling! Personally, I think strawberry filling is the best for homemade pop tarts. However, use whatever fruit you like best. If using a store-bought jam, it’s a good option to look for low-sugar varieties made with little to no processed ingredients.

More Homemade Pop Tart Fillings

Not a fruit fan? No problem! Get the kids involved, and turn your homemade pop tarts into a fun dessert. Here are a few more filling option ideas to swap out with the classic recipe shared below. Or, you can try one of these ideas with my gluten-free pop tart recipe.

Freezing Homemade Pop Tarts

When kept in an airtight container, these homemade pop tarts can last up to 6 months in the freezer. They’re the perfect meal prep recipe for busy weekday mornings! All you have to do is pull one out of the freezer the night before or pop it in the toaster for a delicious on-the-go meal in minutes.

Homemade Pop Tarts

three pop tarts on a cooling rack, one of the frosted

Servings: 6 -7 poptarts

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Easy homemade pop tarts stuffed with strawberries and topped with the most amazing homemade glaze.

5 from 20 votes

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Ingredients

For Homemade Pop Tarts:

1 ½ cups strawberries, chopped
⅓ cup sugar
1-2 tablespoons honey
1 homemade or store-bought pie dough
2-3 tablespoons milk

For Icing:

1 egg white, from pasteurized eggs
1 ¼ cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep the oven:

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Make the filling:

In a small 2-3 quart saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and honey with a splash of water. Heat over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a simmer for about 10 minutes until it’s the consistency of jam.
Once the strawberries have broken down, remove from the heat, and allow it to cool completely. You can skip this part, and use your favorite jam or fresh fruit instead.

Shape the dough:

On a lightly floured surface, roll your pie dough to ⅛-inch thick. Cut the dough into 12, 3×4-inch, rectangles. You will need two rectangles per poptart. You’ll probably need to re-shape and recut dough as you go along.

Assemble:

Fill a small dish with milk and set it next to your baking sheet. Place one row of rectangles onto the lined baking sheet. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of strawberry filling onto the center of each rectangle, making sure the filling doesn’t get too close to the edges. Carefully, with a pastry brush or your finger, brush milk onto the edges of the dough.
Top each bottom rectangle with a second piece of rectangular dough. Using your fingers, press down the edges. Then, with a fork, lightly press down to seal the edges of the dough all around. With a sharp knife, cut a 3 or 4 small slits in the top of each poptart (about ½ inch each).

Bake:

Bake the pastries in the preheated oven, until golden brown, for about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

Make the icing:

Beat the egg white on medium-high speed until peaks form. Add the powdered sugar, mixing gradually, and add the vanilla toward the end. Once the frosting is finished, spread onto each poptart and enjoy!