Home made Frosted Crisp Apple Pop Tart

Few things in the world of desserts are more nostalgic, comforting, or even delicious than a frosted crisp apple pop tart. Think of the golden flakiness of a pastry loaded with butter and a flavorful filling of spiced apples, and topped with a sweet frosting that completes the picture perfectly. The frozen cold apple pop tart has garnered its popularity among both children and adults. Store-bought versions have been a quick fix, but nothing tastes like the homemade version that explodes with natural apple flavor, a nice crunch, and the right amount of sweetness. Preparing these pop tarts by hand doesn’t only mean having absolute control over the ingredients but makes baking a happy and rewarding experience.

The versatility of this recipe of frosted crisp apple tart is one of the best things about it. You can have it in the morning with coffee or tea, or you can make it a fun lunch-time treat and have it in a lunch-box surprise or you can make it an after-dinner treat. Layers of flaky pastry, applespice filling and smooth frosting make it a specialty that can be used in every occasion. Although you may have never baked any pastries before, it is nothing to worry about since the pastries can be made easily and in an entertaining way as demonstrated in the step-by-step guide below.

The recipe glorifies the apples in the most adorable fashion. Natural crispness of apples creates freshness and a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg helps to create a sense of warmth. With every bite of a frosted crisp apple pop tart, you feel like a warm hug, so it is the best recipe to use during fall or even a holiday or just when you want to spoil yourself. Compared to highly processed snacks, homemade ones allow you to enjoy the real ingredients and flavours.

Then, when you are willing to pull-on your sleeves and make a sweet memory to taste as good as it looks, get in to this step-by-step frosted crisp apple tart recipe. This recipe is very impressive whether you are baking alone or with your family as well as during a special occasion.

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Frosted Crisp Apple Pop Tart Ingredients.

All you will need in order to prepare these delicious frosted crisp apple pop tarts is the following:

For the Pastry:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut in cubes.

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

6-8 tablespoons ice water

For the Apple Filling:

2 crisp medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are both fine), diced and peeled.

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter.

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-2 Tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons water (slurry to thicken)

For Assembly:

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Rolling flour to roll dough.

For the Frosting:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sprinkles or dash of cinnamon to garnish (optional)

Preparation of Frosted Crisp Apple Pop tart in steps.

Preparation of Pastry Dough

Step 1: Preparation of Pastry Dough.

Whisk together flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the cold cubed butter and chop it with a pastry cutter or your fingertips into the flour, until it looks like coarse crumbs. One tablespoon of ice water at a time- add gradually until the dough forms. Split in half and flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Cook the Apple Filling

In a medium-heat saucepan, melt the butter and then add diced apples. Add brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook the mixture 5-6 minutes until apples are soft. Add the vanilla extract, the cornstarch slurry. Simmer for a further 2-3 minutes until thick. Take out of heat and cool down.

Step 3: Roll Out the Dough

Preheat your Oven to 375degF (190 deg C). Roll one of the discs of dough on a floured surface to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. Cutted into even rectangles (approximately 3×4 in). Repeat with the second disc. In all, you should have approximately 12 rectangles.

Step 4: Assemble the Pop Tarts

Put half the rectangles on parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon in 1-2 tablespoons of cooled apple filling in the middle of each rectangle and leave a border around the edges. Wipe the sides with beaten egg wash and overlay with another rectangle. Seal with a fork.

Step 5: Bake the Pop Tarts

Apply egg on tops to a golden finish. Prick small holes into the top with a fork (so the steam can escape). Bake 20-25 minutes or until the pastries become light brown. Allow to cool then frost.

Step 6: Make the Frosting

Whisk in a small bowl the powdered sugar, milk and the vanilla until smooth. In case the frosting is thick, put a few drops of milk. If too thin, add more sugar.

Step 7: Frost and Decorate

Top all of the cooled pop tarts with frosting. Sprinkle on top or lightly sprinkle cinnamon. Lay off to frosting and serve.

Frequently Asked questions regarding Frosted Crisp Apple Pop Tart.

Q1: Does I have a chance of freezing frosty crisp apple pop tarts?

Yes, you may keep them in airtight container at room temperature within 2 days, or in refrigerator up to 5 days. Warm in an oven toaster and serve.

Q2: Are homemade frosted crisp apple pop tarts freezeable?

Absolutely! Freeze them un-frozen in ziplock bag a maximum of 2 months. Prepared to bake, take 10 minutes at 350degF to bake and frost after warming.

Q3: Could I substitute fruits with other ones to make this recipe?

Yes, the process is effective with pears, peaches or even berries. Simple add sugar according to the sweetness of fruits.

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