![]() Finally, a lot of versions I came across while I was digging around offer some sort of apology that the glaze (should you make one) isn’t as hard as the packaged ones, that a homemade version really wont hold up well in an upright toaster or that the brown sugar filling doesn’t have the odd stiffness of the ones you can buy at the bodega this version does not. Often I see fillings of just jam, yet a little thickener added to the jam goes a long way towards keeping it from being too wet and soggy inside. ![]() Most recipes I have come across use a pie dough for the pastry but I was really stuck on getting a crust that was a little more sturdy - one with an egg. ![]() Neither can my still-not-over-the-Goonies-thing husband, who responded to my “what should I make next? I’ve got a muffin, salad, cake and pop tarts on my list” query this weekend with a “you know how to make Pop Tarts and you haven’t yet?” (Don’t you love hearing things from his perspective? He’s had similar reactions to fried chicken and peanut butter crispy bars.) I can’t believe I waited so long to make these. But even at its most ideal, it could never be anything but a compromise for me: a dry, flavorless, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, “artificial strawberry flavor”-ed version of what could be homemade and flawless. Also, it is entirely possible that a dusty dormitory basement doesn’t have, say, the packaged pastry turnover a large grocery store chain. And maybe the brown sugar cinnamon variety isn’t exactly the most vibrant. I understand that if I had toasted it, my experience might have been better. I choked down my first bite, then chugged some water, convinced bits were stuck in my throat. It was like particle board, but even particle board has a fresher aroma. or anything, either, nope, not this angel!). Obviously I grew up under a rock, right? Thus, given my proximity to concrete-like materials you’d think I have been better prepared for the texture of the one I purchased from the vending machine in the basement of my freshman dorm (not at 4 a.m. I realize that for some people this may cause a shocked reaction on par with my husband’s the time I told him I’ve never watched Goonies before (or Jacob’s, upon discovering the internet). Just pop them in your toaster for a crisp, warm crust, heat them in the microwave, or enjoy them right out of the foil with a glass of ice-cold milk.I never had a Pop-Tart until college. These toaster pastries also make welcome additions to care packages, goodie bags, and gift baskets - a pleasant surprise friends and family will be delighted to unwrap. Store them in your desk drawer for a pick-me-up at the office, keep them on hand in your pantry for a sweet after-dinner treat, or even bring some in the car for a satisfying snack on the road. Not just for mornings, the versatile deliciousness of Pop-Tarts fits into your lifestyle just about anywhere there’s time for a snack. A quick and tasty anytime snack for the whole family, Pop-Tarts toaster pastries are an ideal companion for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, and busy, on-the-go moments. Jump-start your day with a sweet and decadent blast of gooey, brown sugar cinnamon-flavored filling encased in a crumbly pastry crust. Pop-Tarts Unfrosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon toaster pastries are a delicious treat to look forward to.
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