Homemade brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts using pie crust
Ingredients
- 2 9 inch pie crusts
storebought is great!
- 1 tbsp butter
melted
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
this is a heavy amount of cinnamon. If you like a lighter cinnamon taste, reduce to 1 tbsp.
- 1-2 tbsp butter
melted. Filling should be slightly like coarse mildy damp sand.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
cinnamon should make icing light brown
- 1 tbsp warm water
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F.
- 2
Mix together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. Set Aside. Filling should be mildly damp like a not very wet sand. Butter amount may need to increase if your brown sugar is dried out.
- 3
On a parchment lined baking sheet, place one, round, 9' pie dough crust.
- 4
Spread 1 tablespoon of melted butter on pie crust.
- 5
Place filling mix on pie crust, leaving a 1" circle perimeter on the outside of crust uncovered. With a gentle but firm hand, press filling into pie crust.
- 6
Place second pie crust directly on top of first. Press the edges together. Crimp edges using a fork.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Check after 10 minutes to see if you need to rotate your baking sheet for even browning.
- 8
Cool for 1 hour before frosting and cutting.
- 9
Combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon. cinnamon, and 1-2 Tbs. water. Mix until fluid, but glaze should not be runny. Pour over top pie crust. Allow to set up before cutting.
Homemade brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts using pie crust
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About this Recipe
Craving that nostalgic taste of a warm, frosted brown sugar cinnamon pop tart? Skip the box and create a truly special treat right in your own kitchen with surprising ease. This recipe offers a delightful shortcut to homemade pastries, proving that comfort food doesn't have to be complicated.
This recipe cleverly leverages refrigerated pie crusts, transforming them into flaky, golden pastries without the fuss of making dough from scratch. It's the perfect solution for using up extra pie dough you might have on hand, offering a delightful homemade dessert or breakfast with minimal effort.
Imagine biting into a perfectly golden, slightly crisp pastry shell, giving way to a warm, gooey interior bursting with the comforting flavors of dark brown sugar and aromatic cinnamon. The simple, sweet glaze adds a final touch of pure joy, melting slightly into the warm tart. These homemade brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts offer a delightful balance of sweet, spiced, and buttery notes, creating a familiar yet elevated experience that will bring a smile to your face. They are a delightful indulgence, perfect for a cozy morning or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Want to adjust the spice level? The recipe provides a generous amount of cinnamon in the filling, which you can easily reduce if you prefer a lighter cinnamon taste—from 2 tablespoons down to 1 tablespoon. For the icing, if you like a deeper cinnamon color and flavor, you might add a tiny bit more cinnamon to the powdered sugar and water mixture, ensuring it still blends into a light brown.
These homemade brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts are ideal for a leisurely weekend breakfast, a charming brunch addition, or a comforting dessert. Serve them warm with a cup of coffee or tea for a truly delightful experience.