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Mini Strawberry Pop-Tarts

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds strawberries, leaves removed and quartered
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon dry marsala
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • zest of 1 orange
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • pie crust
  • frosting, see below for recipe

for the frosting

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan combine the strawberries, vanilla, marsala, sugar, cinnamon stick, orange zest and salt. Stir and cover. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir. Increase heat to medium and cook for 20 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Once the strawberries have reduced to a jam-like consistency, remove from the heat and bring to room temperature. Store in an airtight container overnight in the fridge.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough. With a ravioli stamp, press out the dough into 2 1/2 inch squares. Lay the pieces on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place a small spoonful of strawberry jam in the middle of each dough square. Cover the jam with another dough square.
  • Using a fork, press to seal the edges of the pop-tart. Then, prick the top of each pop-tart with the fork (this will release air during the cooking process and will prevent the pop-tart from “puffing” up).
  • Place in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, or until the edges of the pop-tart are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then place onto a cooling rack.
  • Once the pop-tarts are at room temperature add the frosting and serve.

for the frosting

  • Place the sugar into a bowl. Add the cream and extract. Stir well to combine.

Notes

I use Cook’s Illustrated Foolproof Pie Crust recipe. This recipe can be found at Food52 (click here for the recipe). If you don’t have the time or energy to make crust, a store bought dough works well. If you like to be generous with frosting, double the recipe. I use a ravioli stamp to make the pop tarts. A pizza cutter could also be used to make the squares.