So my husband and I have this debate about the best Pop Tart. I guess it’s not really a debate but more of a matter of opinion that likely will not change. But, I’m still right, chocolate is better. 
In short, he likes strawberry and I like chocolate. So after we tasted Butcher’s Bunches a week ago and had Monkey Bizzness and French Kiss, chocolate and strawberry, it seemed only logical to make our own tarts!
Tarts, any way You Like it
3 cups flour (we used wheat)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup butter (preferably unsalted), cut into small pieces
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
Jelly, flavor- your choice
Combine flour, sugar and salt. Add butter. Adding butter can be done with a pastry cutter, or I simply cris-crossed 2 butter knives several times. Do this until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about pea size. Then add 1/2 cup cold water and mix dough until comes together. I had to add some extra water here, as the wheat flour seems to soak up more.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough until about 1/8 inch thick. I then used a plastic container with a firm edge to cut out my tart shapes. Transfer the shapes to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Place jelly in the center of half of the pieces. The amount of jelly you use will depend on the side of the tart. Spread the jelly over the tart and leave 1/2 inch along the edges.
Brush the edges with the beaten egg. Place another dough piece over the top and crimp the edges together. This can be done with a fork or a toaster pastry press.
Chill for 30 minutes then bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Brush the tops of the pastries with milk ten minutes after baking. Transfer to rack to cool.
Consider placing a glaze on top, we did not.
We stored these goodies in the fridge and then toasted later when we were ready for them.
Liz of Butcher’s Bunches also recommended a panini with Monkey Bizzzness, bacon, peanut butter and I think bananas. Unfortunately Monkey Bizzzness didn’t last long enough to try it with some bacon.
I know there’s got to be a few of you out there that have tried Butcher’s Bunches. If so,what have you made with it? Or what are your favorite jam recipes? I would love it if you would share with everyone!
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This is the coolest ever. You just gave me an idea. We need to talk about a chocolate recipe share on our blog. I think that would be fun.
I would love to do that! What do you have in mind? Email me!
sounds very good–never herd of Butchers bunches.
I hope you get to try them! Liz makes them and they are delicious!
I could totally try this with my jam! So excited!
Did you make your own jam? I did for my first time last year- it was so yummy to have all year long. Have a good day!
I gotta go with strawberry for this one, but I’m more than willing to come over and taste test either flavor for ya!
Oh my goodness – my mouth is watering just looking at these!
I’m pinning these for future reference!
Don’t you just love Pinterest for that? Thanks for coming by!
Love this!!! Gina, thank you so much for sharing you recipe with me (us).
Grace and peace, Carla
I hope you enjoy it! I don’t know why, but it is always more fun to recreate comfort foods…
Great idea. Great post. I love that you use wheat flour!
Learned that from a room mate in college. She used it in everything. Then my husband had to get used to chocolate chip cookies with wheat flour- and that is probably more than you wanted to know! Thanks for coming by.
They look yummy! I’d never even thought of making pop tarts at home. Very clever:)
Thanks for sharing,
Kristina
They were so yummy… and almost just as good warmed up in the toaster. Thanks for visiting!
Oh YUM!!!!!! That looks delicious!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!!
Thanks for hosting and returning the visit. Always appreciated.
mmm- i love me some poptarts…and these are actually reasonably healthy (compared to the store bought!) You are welcome to link up on tomorrow’s Photo Friday over at Ladies Holiday! Cheers!
I still would like to experiment with the recipe a bit and see if I could get some of the butter out… but they were still tasty!