Homemade Pop-Tarts
May 10th, 2011
When I was little, I struggled with slumber parties. I loved the idea of sleeping away from home, curled up in blankets watching movies with friends, but I rarely made it through the night. Once everyone went to bed, I’d tiptoe to the phone and, in between muffled whimpers, I’d ask my dad to come pick me up. And he always did.
It wasn’t until later in elementary school that I discovered the benefits of not going home. Whereas our pantry was stocked with gems like All Bran and Cheerios, friends’ cupboards were filled with sugary treats that were acceptable to eat for breakfast. That’s when I first fell in love with Pop-Tarts.
Since then, they’ve lost a bit of their appeal as I find the pastry bland, the insides overly sweet and often times they’re stale. Yesterday I made my own, using this recipe in three variations (apricot, chocolate and cinnamon brown-sugar), and all of the thrills of childhood slumber parties came rushing back in the form of a simple pastry.
I absolutely LOVE this post. We never really had anything fun like pop tarts (or anything else) in our home growing up except occasionally we’d get cool ranch (always cool ranch) doritos. I adore this idea bc even though it’s not technically “healthy” it’s definitely better than whatever it is that pop tarts in a box are. not to mention more fun! this is a great idea for something to make with kids. I’m going to save it:)
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Amazing! And it doesn’t seem that hard to make.
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oh dang! i never thought homemade pop tarts existed, lol. never ever crossed my mind. i bet your version is 100x better
Oh gosh I used to INHALE pop tarts!! I haven’t had them in years though! Will definitely have to try this recipe out!!
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Wow, these look like a major upgrade from store bought pop tarts. I want to try them out!
Hilary
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These are truly made to perfection! They look beautiful and delicious!
homemade pop tarts?! yay!
No you didn’t
I’m gonna have to make some pop-tarts now!!! 
How fantastic! I think I might try these this weekend : ) I hope they turn out as well as yours did!
incredible! i need to try these!!!
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These are going to destroy my summer diet, but thank you!!
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Hi Emily! What a great post – as an elementary age girl, I also was “victim” to a cabinet full of Chex, but my girlfriend Rachelle always had Poptarts (chocolate). I’m sure she wondered why I never wanted to have the sleepover at my house!
Outstanding!!! I also love the pop of yellow today even though it’s not my color.
Those look so good! How do you think of these things?!
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My very first sleepover I was so excited but too anxious to sleep and I wanted to go home. Luckily, my friend grabbed a package of mini pop-tarts (ahhh the 90s) and we munched on those tasty treats and giggled until I was comfortable enough to sleep. So funny you had a similar experience of poptarts and sleepovers!
I am inspired!
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that looks so yummy! :O so gonna try it!!
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Those look SO scrumptious! Thanks for all your amazing culinary inspiration haha =)
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I am a self proclaimed horrible cook but these looked so good I had to give them a try.. and they turned out perfectly! SO yummy thanks for the inspiring recipes
Homemade pop tarts, eh? Nifty!
You are always so inspirational.
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Love this idea! I will have to give this a try very soon.
Just made them. I used raspberry jam and they were awesome! we always have treats while watching TV on Saturday nights before bed, and these were perfect for me and the three kids!
OH gosh, they look so delicious I want to stand up and make them right now. I know what i am going to do this evening while watching my favorite detective series. <3
ha i think our parents would get along. i don’t think i tasted a pop tart until college!
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I MUST try this!
I can totally relate to the childhood bond with Pop-Tarts! These do indeed look lovelier than what I remember–much more grown up. Yum!
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Those look so good! How do you think of these things?!
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How fantastic! I think I might try these this weekend : ) I hope they turn out as well as yours did!