By Becky Hardin
Published May 30, 2022
It’s so easy to make your own pop tarts at home, and these blueberry ones are nothing short of delicious! This simple recipe is perfect for a novice baker, and they are so fun to make!
Homemade Blueberry Pop Tarts Recipe
Pop tarts were one of my favorite treats as a kid, and I’ll be honest, they still are now! But, did you know how crazy easy they are to make at home?!
These blueberry hand pies are made with just a few basic ingredients and every bite takes you straight back to childhood.
Be sure to try my Blueberry Sheet Pan Pancakes and Blueberry Muffins too!
Why You’ll Love this Copycat Pop Tarts recipe:
- QUICK AND EASY: Ready to enjoy in 30 minutes , these sweet treats are simple to make.
- KID-FRIENDLY : Kids obviously love eating these, but they can also give a helping hand in the kitchen making them.
- DELICIOUS : Whether you enjoy these for breakfast or a mid day snack, these blueberry pop tarts are a hit with everyone!
Trademark Note : In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that this is a copycat recipe for a trademarked product. Pop-Tarts® is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
How to Make Blueberry Pop Tarts from Scratch
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- Roll out the pie crusts and cut into rectangles.
- Mix the blueberry preserves with cornstarch and add to the dough.
- Seal the dough together and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake.
- Let cool, add the icing and enjoy!
If you don’t plan on enjoying these straight away, it’s best not to add the icing. Once they have fully cooled, transfer your blueberry pop tarts to an airtight container. They will keep well at room temperature for 3 days, or up to 6 days in the fridge. The icing can be stored separately and added when you are ready to serve.
You can of course enjoy these homemade pop tarts cold, but they are delicious when warmed slightly. You can reheat them in the microwave, but I find that reheating in the oven at 350°F on a baking sheet for 10 minutes yields the best results.
I’m a huge lover of blueberry, but you can definitely make these with other fruit preserves. Strawberry, blackcurrant, and cherry are my other favorite flavors!
Yes! If you choose to freeze the pop tarts iced, please reheat them on a baking sheet in case the icing begins to melt and slide off. Trust me, this will avoid a big mess and a potential fire hazard!
Storage Instructions
These blueberry pop tarts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature without the icing for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. The blueberry icing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. I suggest you warm the pop tarts, then spread the icing on top. The heat from the pop tarts will help make the icing more spreadable.
Freezer Instructions
To freeze these pop tarts, let cool completely, then spread them out evenly on a baking sheet so that they aren’t touching. Freeze the pop tarts until solid, about 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat one, pop it in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Oozing Pop Tarts
If you find that your pop tarts are oozing in the oven, you may be dealing with one of two problems:
- Your pop tarts may be overfilled. Cut back on the filling amount in the next batch
- Your pop tarts were not properly sealed. Ensure you are thoroughly coating the edges with egg, and press down firmly with the fork to ensure a strong seal.
Tips!
- Don’t be tempted to overload the filling or it will overflow once you seal them.
- Bake the pop tarts on a lined baking sheet so that they don’t stick, and if some of the filling does escape it will be easy to clean up.
- Allow them to cool before adding the icing, if they are still hot, the icing will run off.
These homemade blueberry pop tarts will transport you right back to childhood. So simple and easy to make, these sweet treats will become a new family favorite!
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes We Love
- Breakfast Pizza
- PBJ Overnight Oats
- Air Fryer Donuts
- Strawberry and Cream Mini Pies
- S’mores Parfait
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
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For the Pop Tarts
- ▢ 2 9-inch refrigerated pie crusts 425 grams (1 package)
- ▢ ½ cup blueberry preserves 170 grams
- ▢ 2 teaspoons cornstarch 6 grams
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams
For the Icing
- ▢ ½ cup powdered sugar 57 grams
- ▢ ¼ cup blueberry preserves 85 grams
- ▢ 1 tablespoon milk 14 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Roll one of the pie crusts out a bit on a countertop. Cut off the rounded edges to make a large rectangle. Cut 6 equal smaller rectangles from the dough, then repeat with the other pie crust. 2 9-inch refrigerated pie crusts
- Mix the blueberry preserves with the cornstarch in a small bowl, then add 2-3 tablespoons of it to the center of one of the dough rectangles. (Don’t overfill the dough or you will get overflow once you seal the edges.) ½ cup blueberry preserves, 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl then brush it around the sides of the dough and set another piece of dough on top. 1 large egg
- Press the edges of the dough down with a fork to seal the dough together, trim off any excess to create clean lines, then set the pop tart on the baking pan and brush some egg on top. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and preserves.
- Gently prick one or two holes in the top of each pastry with a toothpick or the tines of a fork to prevent blowouts, then bake for 10-12 minutes or until light and golden on top.
- While they are baking, make the icing. Mix the powdered sugar, blueberry preserves, milk, and vanilla together until smooth. ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ cup blueberry preserves
- Drizzle the icing on top of the pop tarts once they are cool to the touch, and let them dry for 10 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Rolling Pin
Becky’s Tips
- Don’t be tempted to overload the filling or it will overflow once you seal them.
- Bake the pop tarts on a lined baking sheet so that they don’t stick, and if some of the filling does escape it will be easy to clean up.
- Allow them to cool before adding the icing, if they are still hot, the icing will run off.
- For a quick breakfast, freeze a big batch of pop tarts and pop one or two in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Blueberry Pop Tarts Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
For the Pop Tarts
- 2 9-inch refrigerated pie crusts 425 grams (1 package)
- ½ cup blueberry preserves 170 grams
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch 6 grams
- 1 large egg 50 grams
For the Icing
- ½ cup powdered sugar 57 grams
- ¼ cup blueberry preserves 85 grams
- 1 tablespoon milk 14 grams
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Roll one of the pie crusts out a bit on a countertop. Cut off the rounded edges to make a large rectangle. Cut 6 equal smaller rectangles from the dough, then repeat with the other pie crust. 2 9-inch refrigerated pie crusts
- Mix the blueberry preserves with the cornstarch in a small bowl, then add 2-3 tablespoons of it to the center of one of the dough rectangles. (Don’t overfill the dough or you will get overflow once you seal the edges.) ½ cup blueberry preserves, 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl then brush it around the sides of the dough and set another piece of dough on top. 1 large egg
- Press the edges of the dough down with a fork to seal the dough together, trim off any excess to create clean lines, then set the pop tart on the baking pan and brush some egg on top. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and preserves.
- Gently prick one or two holes in the top of each pastry with a toothpick or the tines of a fork to prevent blowouts, then bake for 10-12 minutes or until light and golden on top.
- While they are baking, make the icing. Mix the powdered sugar, blueberry preserves, milk, and vanilla together until smooth. ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ cup blueberry preserves
- Drizzle the icing on top of the pop tarts once they are cool to the touch, and let them dry for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t be tempted to overload the filling or it will overflow once you seal them.
- Bake the pop tarts on a lined baking sheet so that they don’t stick, and if some of the filling does escape it will be easy to clean up.
- Allow them to cool before adding the icing, if they are still hot, the icing will run off.
- For a quick breakfast, freeze a big batch of pop tarts and pop one or two in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
