Make Your Own Homemade Pop Tarts

So you love pop tarts? Well homemade ones are so super yummy that you'll never go back to the box. They are really very simple too.

First thing you need is pie crust dough. 

You can make your own or buy the premade rolls from the dairy section of your grocery store. 

Next you need to cut them to size. We did 3" by 6". 

We used a ruler and a pizza cutter to get nice cuts.

Next you'll want to place half your pieces on a nonstick cookie sheet 

(we use nonstick aluminum foil to make cleanup a breeze). 

Choose your filling. 

We used strawberry preserves but you could use just about any jam or jelly or even diced fruit. 

Measure out about 2 TBS and spread on each slice.

Now place your remaining sheets on top and press down around the edges to make a light seal.

With a fork press down to "tighten" the seal all the way around each pocket and pierce the top a few times to make steam vents. 

Take 1 egg yolk and 1 TBS water and mix together to make an egg wash and brush over the tops of all the pockets.

Now bake at 350 for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Lastly give a good sprinkle of powdered sugar and enjoy!