Description
These pumpkin pie pop tarts are adorable, delicious and easy to make in 25 minutes. Serve and enjoy for breakfast, snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Tiny pinch of salt, if needed
- 1 package (2 rolls) refrigerated pie dough, or 2 homemade pie crusts
- 1 large egg (+ splash of water)
- White sparkling sugar (coarse sugar crystals)
Instructions
RECIPE PREP: Adjust oven rack to center position. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Do a taste test. If needed, add a teeny-tiny pinch of salt.
- Unroll the refrigerated pie dough on a lightly-floured board. Cut out as many pumpkin shapes as possible. Transfer 6 pumpkin cut-outs to a prepared baking tray.
- For small 4-inch pop tarts, place 1 tablespoon filling in the center of the pumpkins. For mini 2-inch pop tarts, use 1 1/2 teaspoons filling for each. Place pumpkin cut-outs on top. Crimp edges with a fork.
- Beat the large egg with a splash of water. With a pastry brush, brush egg wash over the surface of pumpkin pop tarts. Sprinkle white sparkling sugar over the tops.
- Bake the breakfast pastries for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the tops and sides are golden blonde. Remove from oven. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- For frosted pop tarts: Just whisk together: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons milk or cream (in a pinch, use water), 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a teeny-tiny pinch of salt. For thicker frosting add more sugar. To thin out the frosting add more milk.
- How to rewarm toaster pastries: On a mini baking tray in a toaster oven!
- How long do homemade pop tarts last? Wrapped in plastic or in parchment paper, they can be kept on the countertop for 2 days. When stored in an airtight container in the fridge, they can last up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American