Join pastry chef Claire Saffitz in the Bon Apptit Test Kitchen as she attempts to make gourmet Pop-Tarts. But where do Pop-Tarts come from? Pop-Tarts (scilis erumpant) may be a childhood favorite of many, but their history long predates everybody who enjoys them today. First discovered by the ancient Kellogians around 300 BC (and not cooked -- or toasted -- over flame until 100 BC), they were originally found in nature in four distinct forms: apple currant jelly, strawberry, blueberry and brown sugar-cinnamon. Throughout the following centuries, the Kellogian empire would grow and flourish largely due to the cultivation and trade of Pop-Tarts. Today, Pop-Tarts are available in 30 different forms and the Kellogg empire lives on. For more reading, see: The Kellogg Empire: 600-100 BC, The Search for the First Pop-Tart and How to Legally Grow Your Own Pop-Tarts. Check out Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csaffitz/ Want Bon Apptit shirts, hats and more? https://shop.bonappetit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_brand=ba&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=video&utm_content=merch-shop-promo Still havent subscribed to Bon Apptit on YouTube? http://bit.ly/1TLeyPn Want more Bon Apptit in your life? Subscribe to the magazine! https://bit.ly/313UWRu ABOUT BON APPTIT Bon Apptit is a highly opinionated food brand that wants everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. We believe in seasonal produce, properly salted pasta water, and developing recipes that anyone can make at home. Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Pop-Tarts | Gourmet Makes | Bon Apptit
