{"id":5667,"date":"2014-02-14T10:16:03","date_gmt":"2014-02-14T16:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/?p=5667"},"modified":"2014-02-14T10:16:03","modified_gmt":"2014-02-14T16:16:03","slug":"brown-sugar-cinnamon-heart-tarts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/14\/brown-sugar-cinnamon-heart-tarts\/","title":{"rendered":"Brown Sugar &#038; Cinnamon Heart Tarts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Valentine&#8217;s Day! \u00a0Of course it&#8217;s necessary to share some heart shaped food today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5672\" alt=\"poptarts3\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts3.jpg?resize=858%2C999\" width=\"858\" height=\"999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts3.jpg?w=1500 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts3.jpg?resize=257%2C300 257w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts3.jpg?resize=879%2C1024 879w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have very fond memories of eating brown sugar and cinnamon pop tarts before school as a kid. \u00a0Once I decided to try my hand at making my own pop tarts I knew what kind they would be.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5675\" alt=\"poptarts6\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts6.jpg?resize=858%2C1342\" width=\"858\" height=\"1342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts6.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts6.jpg?resize=191%2C300 191w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts6.jpg?resize=654%2C1024 654w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All you need to make these tarts is your favorite pie crust recipe, I adapted a p\u00e2te bris\u00e9e from Martha, and a filling. \u00a0I chose brown sugar and cinnamon, but your favorite jam, nutella, or peanut or almond butter and chocolate chips are all great choices.<\/p>\n<p>You can either leave these plain, brush them with an egg wash before baking, or top them with a simple glaze. \u00a0The egg wash makes them beautiful (the ones on the right below), but the glaze is super delicious.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5670\" alt=\"poptarts1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts1.jpg?resize=858%2C568\" width=\"858\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts1.jpg?w=1443 1443w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts1.jpg?resize=300%2C198 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I cut these into hearts for Valentine&#8217;s Day, but you can also cut them into 2 by 3 inch rectangles. \u00a0Or use another shape if you like.<\/p>\n<p>The end result is a flaky pastry that beats out a Pop Tart any day. \u00a0You can make a batch on the weekend and have them ready for a quick breakfast all week long. \u00a0You can reheat these in a 300\u00b0F oven or in a toaster oven. \u00a0I&#8217;d worry about a stand up toaster if you&#8217;ve glazed the pastries, or if any filling has leaked out, it might make a mess (and be a fire hazard) in the toaster. \u00a0But if your pastries are tightly sealed and unglazed, then you should be in good shape.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5674\" alt=\"poptarts5\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts5.jpg?resize=858%2C1277\" width=\"858\" height=\"1277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts5.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts5.jpg?resize=201%2C300 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts5.jpg?resize=688%2C1024 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5676\" alt=\"poptarts7\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts7.jpg?resize=671%2C928\" width=\"671\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts7.jpg?w=671 671w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/poptarts7.jpg?resize=216%2C300 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Heart Tarts<\/h3>\n<p>Adapted from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Martha-Stewarts-Baking-Handbook-Stewart\/dp\/0307236722\" target=\"_blank\">Martha&#8217;s Baking Handbook<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chow.com\/recipes\/29473-brown-sugarcinnamon-pop-tarts\" target=\"_blank\">Chow.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For the pastry<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 1\/2 cups flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 sticks of butter (cold and cut into pieces)<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1\/4-1\/2 cup ice water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the filling<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup dark brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 teaspoons cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon flour<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the glaze<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3\/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon \u00a0cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>4 teaspoons milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Directions<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For the pastry<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In a food processor combine flour, salt and sugar, and pulse to combine.<\/li>\n<li>Add in butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form.<\/li>\n<li>Add in egg and pulse to combine, then stream in 1\/4 cup ice water and run the processor, adding more water if necessary, until dough just comes together.<\/li>\n<li>Turn out onto your work surface, pat into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For the filling<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Whisk sugar, cinnamon and flour together in a small bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Whisk egg in a separate bowl.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For the glaze<\/p>\n<p><em>Make this while the tarts are cooling<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sift the powdered sugar and cinnamon into a bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Whisk in the milk until smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Assembling the tarts<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove dough from the fridge. \u00a0If it has been more than 1 hour, let it warm up a bit before trying to roll it out.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle a clean work surface with flour, then roll your dough out to about 1\/8 inch in thickness. \u00a0Cut out as many hearts as you can (my heart cutter is the size of my palm, about 4 inches across at the widest point) and set these onto a 2 parchment lined cookie sheets. \u00a0Re-roll the scraps and cut more hearts. \u00a0You should have 20-24 total hearts to make 10-12 tarts. \u00a0You can re-roll what remains if you need more hearts, or just bake the remaining scraps to snack on.<\/li>\n<li>Brush some of the beaten egg all over a heart, then spoon about 2 heaping teaspoons of the filling on the heart, leaving an edge all around. \u00a0Place another heart on top of the filling and press along the edges to seal. \u00a0Use a fork to crimp the edges tightly together. \u00a0Poke a few holes in the top of the tart to let steam escape during baking. \u00a0Brush with egg wash if desired. \u00a0Repeat with the remaining hearts. \u00a0You should have two cookie sheets with 5-6 tarts per sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Place the sheets in the freezer for 10 minutes, or in the fridge for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Remove and bake for 20-25 minutes, until just slightly golden brown.<\/li>\n<li>Let cool completely before drizzling glaze on to the tarts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0;float:none;height:70px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/14\/brown-sugar-cinnamon-heart-tarts\/\" send=\"false\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"400\" show_faces=\"true\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Valentine&#8217;s Day! \u00a0Of course it&#8217;s necessary to share some heart shaped food today. 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