Mix your flour, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl, and then toss in your chilled, cubed vegan butter.

Gluten free - For a gluten free option, I recommend using a recipe online, like the one in my mini pumpkin pies, or a mix, like this King Arthur pie crust mix. Remember, you will need two large pieces so use a recipe that makes 2 pie crusts or double the recipe.Now that I’m an adult, I still enjoy frosted pop tarts, but prefer to make my own version.As in, my recipe for flakey all butter pie dough filled with fall apple pie filling and topped with a cinnamon vanilla glaze. Preheat the oven to 350F/177C convection (325F/163C conventional) and bake for 30-35 minutes, until they're a nice golden brown color. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely before glazing. Slice your apples thin. Slice your apples thin to ensure that they bake through in the oven and give your tart a more delicate bite. Biting into a big hunk of raw apple ruins the vibe! Be careful when filling the pop tarts with the apple cinnamon mixture. Don’t overfill it. A little goes a long way. Pastry Dough for Hand Pies

Place pop-tarts on prepared baking sheets. Poke each pop-tart with a fork a few times so that air can escape while baking, so they don’t exapnd. Bake for about 13-15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool. To assemble the pastries, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a pastry dough rectangle on the parchment. Spoon 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of each pastry rectangle. Cover with another rectangle of dough. Press down gently on the edges to seal. The take a fork a press along all the sides to make sure the pastry is sealed. Use the same fork to poke small holes in the top. Make a batch for a special weekend treat or enjoy all week long by reheating in a toaster oven. They would also make a delicious and decadent dessert topped with Creamy Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream or Coconut Whipped Cream. More Apple Recipes Hot Tip: Drizzling your tarts with condensed milk at the end is totally optional. It does make them lean on a sweet side. We love the extra sweetness around here, but feel free to omit if you like a little less sugar! Tips for Making the Best Apple Tarts To begin, peel and cube your apples – you can use any kind you like, but my favorite is always honey crisp!It’s filled with warm apples cooked in cinnamon and brown sugar, surrounded by a freshly homemade crust that is so soft and yummy. In another bowl, begin making your dough by mixing your flour, cinnamon and salt well. Add your chilled, cubed butter and incorporate using a pastry cutter or a fork, squishing the butter into the dry ingredients until it has a sandy texture. They are known for their strong tart flavor and bright tang. Granny smith apple are juicy and firm. I suggest making the pop tart dough the night before you plan to bake. Pie dough needs time to rest, 30 minutes is the least amount of time I would refrigerate my dough before using it.

I also made these with both homemade and store bought pastry. I included the homemade pie crust recipe that I used but you can certainly use your favorite one or a store bought one. Do not reheat these in a standard toaster. The glaze will melt into a puddle and create a big mess!

How to Make Apple Cheesecake Pop-Tarts

Add all filling ingredients, except vegan butter if using, to a large bowl and mix well. Cook in a pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously. Set aside and allow to cool completely. Almond flour - I also have an almond flour pop tart dough recipe that is a reader favorite! You will want to double the recipe so you have enough dough.