Berry Pop Tarts

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour Alternative: 1 cup whole wheat pastry + 1 cup unbleached all purpose
  • Pinch of salt
  • cup cold vegan butter
  • 2-4 Tbsp ice cold water
  • 1 heaping cup frozen mixed berries
  • 1 Tbsp raw sugar for topping (+ more for sweetening compote filling – optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the compote by placing berries in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook for 5-8 minutes with a lid on, stirring occasionally and smashing down with a spoon.
  • Add a few teaspoons of sugar to sweeten if preferred.
  • Transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • To prepare crust, mix flour and salt in a large bowl, then cut in butter with a fork or pastry cutter until well combined.
  • Using a tablespoon, drizzle cold water over the mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until it starts to form a dough.
  • (2-5 Tbsp ) It should be moist enough to form into a ball, but not too sticky to knead.
  • Add more flour if it gets too wet.
  • Turn onto a floured surface, shape into a disc, and then use a rolling pin to roll into a large rectangle.
  • Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the dough while rolling to reduce cracking.
  • Cut into 12 equal squares (not rectangles) and carefully transfer each to the baking sheet.
  • Place about 1 Tbsp of filling onto 6 of the squares, leaving a 1/4 inch border to seal the edges.
  • Then use your finger to dot water around the edges so the two squares stick together.
  • Top the squares with their matching halves and then seal lightly with a fork.
  • Poke a few holes in the top of each, rub a tiny bit of vegan butter on top of each, sprinkle with raw sugar and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Course Dessert / Tarts
Diets Vegan