If you’re craving a little piece of childhood or your kids have been asking for Pop Tarts, consider how easy it is to make these Air Fryer Homemade Berry Tarts on your own. They’re great for breakfast or a quick snack on the go. Peeps, you can even make a whole bunch ahead of time and keep them in the freezer until you’re ready for them. Related Link : Easy Air Fryer Churros. Or maybe you’ve been looking for a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen?! What’s more fun than making your own Mixed Berry Pop Tarts??? If your kids are anything like my mini chefs, they’ll be excited to help make their own tarts. Crimping the edges with a fork to seal the tart is their favorite part, just like when they help with my Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies. Making these tarts at home means you know exactly what ingredients go in these treats. You don’t have to worry about high fructose corn syrup, dextrose or any other preservative going in these treats like you do with the boxed versions.
Why You’ll Love Them
Gets kids involved and learning in the kitchenYou know what goes into the tarts- no fructose or corn syrupSimple to makeGreat way to use up your summer berriesThey taste better than the store bought versions
What Are Homemade Berry Pop Tarts?
Pop Tarts are rectangular pastries with a sugary berry inside filling. They can have a berry glaze or frosting and can be enjoyed without a glaze on the outside as well.
Tools You Need
Your Air Fryer.Handy mixing bowls.Saucepan.A sharp knife.Baking sheet.Cooling rack.
Ready to learn how to make homemade pop tarts? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you….. Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
How To Make Homemade Pop Tarts In The Air Fryer
Prepare the jam filling:
In a small pot over medium heat combine the berries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook about 200 minutes, stirring constantly, or until the jam is thick. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Set aside and let it cool down completely.
Prepare the Pop Tarts:
Lay out both pie crusts and cut each into 8 rectangles. Spoon around 1 Tablespoon into the middle of the rectangle and brush the edges with milk. Top each with another pie crust rectangle. And with the help of a fork, seal the edges. Poke holes in the top of the tart.Repeat the process with the rest of the rectangles, creating 8 finished tarts. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Cook The Pop Tarts:
In a small bowl, combine egg yolk and milk and then brush the top of each tart with the egg wash.Preheat the Air Fryer to 350F/180C. Place 2-4 tarts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, depending on the size of your basket. Cook for about 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from the air fryer, then repeat with remaining tarts.Transfer tarts to a wire rack and cool completely for about 25 minutes.
Prepare the glaze:
In a small bowl, combine the confectioner’s sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Using a spoon, glaze each pop tart and decorate with sprinkles.
How To Make Homemade Pop Tarts In The Oven
Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Follow the instructions for preparing the filling and the pop tarts from Air Fryer section. Then, place tarts on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.Let them cool completely. Prepare the glaze and finish the pop tarts by following the steps above.
Recipe Tips
If you don’t have fresh berries to make homemade jam, you can use a prepared jam instead. Since Air Fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, I recommend starting with less time, checking for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.Change up the filling. Try finely chopped apples and cinnamon or a Nutella and chocolate mix. No matter how well you crimp and seal the edges with a fork, some of the filling may leak out, but that’s okay. Just scrape it off the tart and enjoy. These Air Fryer pop tarts are good with or without the glaze.
Meal Prep And Prep Ahead
Cook up a big batch of these fruity pastries because they can be easily stored in the fridge or freezer until you need it. Prep Ahead – Make ahead and refrigerate for up toa week in an airtight container. Freeze – Yes, it is possible to prepare your pop tarts in advance and then store in the freezer until you are ready to cook.
Freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet right after glazing them.Once frozen, you can transfer them into a ziplock bag, labeled and stored flat for up to 3 months. To bake them straight from frozen you will need to reheat in Air Fryer for 6-8 minutes or on 350F/180C in the oven until warm.
FAQs
Why Won’t My Filling Stick To The Bottom Pie Crust?
Sometimes this is a problem. I find that if you brush the bottom pie crust with egg wash, this helps them stick together.
Can You Put These Homemade Tarts In The Toaster?
I recommend making these in the Air Fryer or Oven, following the instructions. But you can drop them in the toaster to warm them up a bit before enjoying like you would a store-bought one.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Frittata.Hard Boiled Eggs In Air Fryer.Air Fryer Donuts.
More Air Fryer Dessert Recipes
Air Fryer Churros.Air Fryer Campfire S’Mores.Easy Air Fryer Raspberry Muffins.Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies.
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