A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

It’s March 14, and you know what that means, don’t you? It’s officially time to celebrate Pi Day! In honor of this oh-so-tasty holiday, I teamed up with our pals over at The Farmhaus On Main, a local speciality coffee shop and café run by Bethany and Aaron Mallory, to share a recipe that’s sure to become a favorite.

Ever since the Mallorys opened the Haus’ doors last fall, it has been a go-to for me during the work week as a place to escape my office, and on the weekends when John and I are looking to enjoy a quiet ‘date day.’

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

When Bethany suggested that we collaborate in honor of the handmade pop tarts that they added to their seasonal menu, you know I couldn’t say “Yes!” fast enough. So, early last week, I spent the afternoon over at The Farmhaus watching and documenting as Bethany and Aaron created a pile of scrumptious Mixed Berry Pop Tarts to serve their anxious guests.

Since most of you aren’t local to the Waynesboro, Virginia, area and can’t taste these in store for yourself (what a shame!), Bethany has graciously offered to share the secret recipe for these popular “Pi”-like treats. Scroll on for more photos of the process, plus all the recipe details, too, so you can make them at home in honor of Pi Day.

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts

  • Store-bought pie crust (NOTE: Two boxes yields about 10 pop tarts)
  • Knife
  • Rolling pin
  • Fork
  • Egg (plus water to create an egg wash)
  • Pastry brush
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheets
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Stack pie crusts, and cut them into your desired pop tart shape/size—roughly 2-by-4 inches. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay pie crust on sheet. Fill with 2-3 tablespoons of filling (scroll on for instructions). Spread water onto the edges of the bottom pie crust, press the top crust over the filling and lower crust, and then use a fork to press down along the edges.

Cut slits into the top of the crust to allow the filling to expand without exploding in the oven. Mix an egg with some water and brush along the entire top of the pop tart.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, turn and bake for another 10. Keep an eye on them—you’re going for a golden brown crust. Take the tarts out of the oven and allow them to cool. Mix the icing (scroll on for instructions) and spread along the top of the pastry. Add sprinkles, if desired, and serve!

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

For The Filling:

  • 2 cups fresh fruit
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Zest and juice of one lemon

Combine ingredients over medium heat—mash fruit, dissolve sugar. Allow to reduce to jam-like consistency, about 30 minutes on medium-low heat. Ultimately, you’ll want a 2:1 ratio of fruit to sugar with a splash of lemon juice.

For The Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (half and half or milk, depending on preference)
  • 1 tablespoon of cooked filling

Mix ingredients in a bowl. Add more cream or sugar as needed to thicken or loosen consistency. Note that a thick consistency is best so it doesn’t run all over the place.

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

This recipe is just as fun to make as it looks, and was a great way to spend time with my friends. You could even try including your kids, and get their help with measuring ingredients as a way to fuse the sugary motivation with the mathematical inspiration behind this holiday.

If you give our Pi Day recipe a try, don’t forget to tag @dreamgreendiy and @thefarmhausonmain on social media. Now, let’s get to making that pie (err…POP TART)!

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

A Recipe For Homemade Mixed Berry Pop Tarts | dreamgreendiy.com

*Inspired by The Pioneer Woman, adapted recipe by The Farmhaus On Main, photography by Carrie Waller
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Done In A Dozen: Picks For Your Bed Collection

Everything You Need To Make Your Bed This Season | dreamgreendiy.com

Ever since deciding to rededicate my schedule to an extra early start, I’ve noticed that I subsequently tend to hit the sheets at night a lot earlier than I used to. As in, I sometimes get in bed before 9:00 pm! Honestly, I’ve never been a late-to-bed type of person, so admitting to such an early bedtime doesn’t embarrass me one bit.

In the past, I would often stay up just an hour or two extra to watch a movie or an extra episode on Netflix, but I don’t really miss that extra screen time now that I’m trying to get more sleep. God knows I log more than enough screen time during the day on my phone and computer, so the sacrifice isn’t all that hard.

At any rate, I’ve been so appreciative of our luxurious bed and linens these past few weeks as I work on adjusting my body to an earlier sleep schedule. Crawling into cozy linen sheets and surrounding myself with plush down bedding makes the process of physically falling asleep much faster, so I wanted to share a dozen of the pieces that could up the ante in your own bed collection below.

  1. Ascott Sham ($60)
  2. Smotherman King Upholstered Platform Bed ($309.99)
  3. Parocela 2 Drawer Nightstand ($192.99)
  4. Breakfast Pillow ($39.99)
  5. Harlow 20.75″ Table Lamp ($179.99)
  6. ‘Home Collection’ Hypoallergenic Pillow ($32.90)
  7. Down Alternative Comforter ($159)
  8. Brushed Stripe Throw ($59)
  9. Ocala Duvet Cover Set ($61.99)
  10. ‘Home’ Room & Linen Spray ($56)
  11. Greer Accent Pillow ($79.99)
  12. Ascott 200 Thread Count Flat Sheet ($110)

We actually already have and enjoy most of the items on this list, and I’m happy to report that they’re all well worth the investment. Ever since turning 30, I’ve been so focused on only bringing the best of the best into our home, and that includes bedding. Sure, high quality bedding is a bit pricey, but if you properly care for these types of items, they could last a decade or more.

Are you ready to splurge on nice bedding this season? I’ve personally got my eye on that Brushed Stripe Throw. See more items like these in the Dream Green DIY Shop here!

*My promise to you is that the affiliate links featured in this post spotlight items that I use and love myself.
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