gluten-free pop tarts

Here’s a Gluten-Free Pop Tarts recipe that’s flaky, fruity, and perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack:

🍓 Gluten-Free Pop Tarts

Makes: 6–8 pop tarts
Time: 1 hour

✨ Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

• 1 tbsp sugar

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)

• 1 egg

• 2–4 tbsp ice water

For the Filling:

• ½ cup fruit jam or preserves (strawberry, raspberry, etc.)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (mixed to thicken, optional)

For the Glaze (optional):

• ¾ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk (or dairy-free milk)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Sprinkles (optional)

🥣 Instructions

1. Make the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.

2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Add the egg and mix gently.

4. Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, just until the dough comes together.

5. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Roll & Fill:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Roll one disc of dough between parchment to about ⅛ inch thick.

3. Cut into rectangles (about 3″x4″). Re-roll scraps if needed.

4. Spoon a bit of jam onto half the rectangles (about 1 tbsp each). Spread, leaving edges clean.

5. Top with another rectangle, press edges with a fork to seal.

6. Poke holes in the top with a fork or toothpick to vent.

3. Bake:

• Place on the prepared sheet and bake for 20–24 minutes, or until golden at the edges.

• Cool completely on a wire rack.

4. Glaze (Optional):

• Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pop tarts.

• Add sprinkles if desired.

💡 Tips

• Use store-bought gluten-free pie crust for a shortcut.

• Freeze unbaked pop tarts for a quick toaster snack later.