🍎 Vegan Apple Pop Tarts

🍎 Vegan Apple Pop Tarts

🥧 Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup vegan butter (cold, cubed – e.g., Earth Balance)
• 6–8 tbsp ice water

For the Apple Filling:

• 1 large apple, peeled and finely diced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Optional: pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract

For the Glaze (optional):

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tsp plant-based milk (almond, oat, soy, etc.)
• Optional: dash of cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla extract

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Make the Dough

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut in the cold vegan butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough holds together (don’t overwork it).
4. Divide the dough in half, shape into two disks, wrap in plastic or parchment, and chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes.

2. Prepare the Apple Filling

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, lemon juice, and optional spices.
2. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens.
3. Let cool completely before filling the tarts.

3. Assemble the Pop Tarts

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out one dough disk on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-inch thick.
3. Cut into rectangles about 3×4 inches (you should get 8–10 total from both dough halves).
4. Place half of the rectangles on the baking sheet. Add 1–2 tablespoons of apple filling to the center of each.
5. Top with the remaining dough rectangles. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
6. Poke a few holes on top with a fork to allow steam to escape.

4. Bake

• Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
• Let them cool completely before glazing.

5. Make the Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and plant milk until smooth.
2. Add cinnamon or vanilla if desired.
3. Drizzle or spread over cooled pop tarts.

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✅ Tips:

• Store in an airtight container at room temp for 1–2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
• To make ahead: assemble and freeze unbaked pop tarts, then bake from frozen (add 3–5 minutes).
• For a shortcut, you can use store-bought vegan pie dough or puff pastry.