How to Make Homemade Blueberry Poptarts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Combine 2 1/2 cups flour

   Mix until thoroughly combined using your fingers. ,, Mix together with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together.
   
   Using your hands, knead the dough in the bowl. , Place the dough in a small dish and cover it with plastic wrap. , While the dough chills, prepare the blueberry filling. ,,,, Cook for about five minutes until bubbly and mixture has the consistency of jam.
   
   Remove from heat. , The mixture should not be cold. , Use a rolling pin, roll the dough onto a lightly floured surface, making a 1/4-inch thick disk 12 inches in diameter. ,,,, Scoop two tablespoons of blueberry filling on top of each slice. ,, Sprinkle reserved sugar over each tart. ,,,, Transfer to a rack and let cool for five minutes.
   
   Serve warm.,
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   Step 2: 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

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   Step 3: Slowly shred 1 cup cold butter using crosswise motion on a grater.

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   Step 4: Place shredded butter into the bowl together with the dry ingredients.

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   Step 5: In a small bowl

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   Step 6: beat the egg yolk with water

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   Step 7: reserving the egg white until later.

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   Step 8: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

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   Step 9: Using a rolling pin

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    Step 10: roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a flat pancake-like disk.

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    Step 11: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for an hour.

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    Step 12: Juice a whole fresh lemon juice it well.

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    Step 13: Place a small saucepan on medium heat.

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    Step 14: Combine the sugar

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    Step 15: fresh lemon juice

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    Step 16: and blueberries in saucepan.

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    Step 17: Stir together with a wooden spoon until well blended.

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    Step 18: Set mixture aside and cool for about three minutes or to lukewarm.

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    Step 19: Remove the dough from fridge.

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    Step 20: Using kitchen scissors

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    Step 21: cut the dough into even rectangular slices and set aside.

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    Step 22: Grease a baking sheet.

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    Step 23: Carefully place the triangles onto the prepared baking sheet.

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    Step 24: Brush the beaten egg white over each triangle using a pastry brush.

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    Step 25: Place another triangle on top of the blueberry filling

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    Step 26: like a sandwich.

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    Step 27: Seal the edges and prick the edges with a fork.

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    Step 28: Preheat your oven to 350 F (176 C).

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    Step 29: While the oven preheats

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    Step 30: chill the pop tarts in the freezer and remove after 10 minutes.

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    Step 31: Bake for for 18-25 minutes

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    Step 32: or just until the dough starts to puff up and turn light brown.

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    Step 33: Remove from oven.

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    Step 34: Store any leftovers in a tightly-covered plastic container.

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