Blackberry Toaster Pastries (Homemade Pop Tarts)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

blackberries

🥗Healthier: raspberries

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed berries

Raspberries are lower in calories, while frozen mixed berries can be more cost-effective.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while granulated sugar is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie option, while water is a cost-saving substitute.

In a food processor, add all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar; pulse to combine.

Cut cold butter into smaller cubes and add to the processor; scatter evenly over the flour mixture.

In a small bowl, whisk together milk and 1 large egg until well combined.

Pulse the food processor until the butter is the size of peas.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl; it should have pea-sized pieces.

Add the egg and milk mixture to the bowl and stir with a spatula until combined.

Transfer the dough to plastic wrap, shape into a disc, and wrap tightly; refrigerate for about 2 hours.

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface, maintaining a rectangular shape.

Square off the edges of the dough using a bench knife or pizza cutter.

Cut the dough into rectangles, approximately 3x4 inches, using a ruler for even sizing.

Take blackberry jam (or any preferred filling) and place it on half of the rectangles.

Make an egg wash by whisking a whole egg in a bowl.

Brush the egg wash on the edges of the bottom rectangles.

Press the top rectangles onto the bottom ones, sealing the edges.

Pierce the tops with a fork to allow steam to escape and crimp the edges to seal.

Apply a final coat of egg wash on top for gloss.

Chill the pastries in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the pastries for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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