Description
Flaky homemade pastry filled with tart cranberry-orange jam and topped with a sweet glaze. A festive twist on classic toaster pastries—perfect for breakfast or holiday treats.
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp orange juice
- Optional: orange zest or festive sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Make pastry: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough just comes together. Divide in half, wrap in plastic, and chill 1 hour.
- Prepare filling: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and zest. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst and mixture thickens (8–10 minutes). Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes. Cool completely.
- Assemble pop tarts: Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into rectangles (about 3×4 inches). Place half the rectangles on a lined baking sheet. Spoon filling into center (1–2 tbsp each), leaving edges clear. Top with remaining dough rectangles and crimp edges with a fork.
- Bake: Poke tops with a fork to vent. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Spread over cooled pop tarts and top with zest or sprinkles.
Notes
- Filling can be made 2–3 days ahead and refrigerated.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- For crispier pop tarts, reheat in a toaster oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
