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Homemade Blueberry Pop Tarts
5 from 18 votes

Homemade Blueberry Pop Tarts

Homemade Blueberry Pop Tarts feature a flaky pie dough casing filled with a thickened blueberry filling made from fresh berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. The filling is cooked on the stovetop before assembling the tarts, resulting in a juicy interior contrasted by a lightly crisp and buttery crust.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 426 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • Double recipe pie dough
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • ¼ cup sugar plus 1 tbsp
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • all-purpose flour for dusting work surface
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

MAKE AHEAD
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  1. Prepare the two pie doughs, form into two discs, wrap with plastic wrap, and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
PREPARE THE BLUEBERRY POP TARTS
  1. Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add 1½ cups of the blueberries, sugar (¼ cup), and lemon juice (1 tbsp). Stir with a wooden spoon until berries begin to release their juices and break down, about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and stir until thickened, a couple of minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ¼ cup of blueberries. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  4. Working with one disc of dough at a time, transfer to a liberally floured work surface. Use the palm of your hand to begin flattening the dough. Use a floured rolling pin to gently roll the dough to a rough 10"x12" shape. Use a cookie cutter, or sharp knife, to cut the edges off each side of the dough to make a clean 10"x12" rectangle.
  5. Using your pizza cutter, or knife, divide the dough into 3 rectangles, each 4"x 10."
  6. Place about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the blueberry filling on one half of a rectangle, leaving a ½-inch border on each side. Brush a little water along the edges of each pie, and then use your fingers to carefully fold the side of the dough without the filling over the side with the filling.
  7. Brush each pie with the egg wash. Then, use a small knife to cut a couple of slits on the top of each pie creating an "X." Sprinkle with a little sugar over the top of each pop tart and then transfer them carefully with a spatula to a baking sheet.
  8. Bake the pies until golden, about 25 minutes (rotate the baking sheet halfway through).
  9. Let the pies cool on the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Meanwhile, mix 1¼ cup confectioners' sugar into a bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. The mixture should have the consistency of heavy cream.
  11. Brush the icing over the cooled pies. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Pie dough can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept refrigerated or frozen for up to 1 month.
  • Frozen blueberries may be used instead of fresh if necessary.
  • Flour the work surface liberally to prevent dough from sticking when rolling out and shaping.
  • Natural juice bubbling during baking is normal and adds rustic character to the pop tarts.
  • Store baked pop tarts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 1 month, though best when fresh.

Nutrition Information

Calories 426kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 72IU (1%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426

% Daily Value*

Calories 426kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 72IU 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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