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Homemade peanut butter and jelly Pop-Tarts with golden crusts and a glossy glaze, garnished with chopped peanuts and served on a rustic plate.

Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tarts

Combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly with a flaky, buttery pastry in these irresistible homemade Pop-Tarts.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
1 hour (chilling and cooling time)1 hour
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Servings:9 Pop-Tarts
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • You'll need:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and grated
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 additional large egg beaten (for egg wash)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the grated cold butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
  4. Divide the dough in half, shape into rectangles, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. On a floured surface, roll out each dough half into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Trim edges and cut each into nine 3x4-inch rectangles.
  6. Place 9 rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush edges with beaten egg.
  7. In the center of each, place 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and 1 tablespoon of jam.
  8. Top with remaining dough rectangles, pressing edges with a fork to seal. Poke holes on top to allow steam to escape.
  9. Brush tops with beaten egg and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
  12. Optional Glaze:
  13. 1 cup powdered sugar
  14. 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
  15. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  16. 1-2 tablespoons milk
  17. Chopped salted peanuts for garnish
  18. To make the glaze:
  19. Whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and lemon juice.
  20. Add milk as needed to achieve a thick but pourable consistency.
  21. Drizzle over cooled pop-tarts and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Allow glaze to set before serving.