Fans of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will love these homemade Uncrustables.
Super convenient and tasty uncrustables can be a snack or meal, but did you know that you can make them easily at home?
What are Uncrustables?
Smuckers was onto something when they created a crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich with sealed edges and such a fun name! Not only are uncrustables uber-popular with the kid crowd, but they’re quick and convenient to simply pop in a lunchbox or backpack!
A Lunchtime Favorite
- Homemade Uncrustables are a fun way to enjoy a classic sandwich without the crust!
- Make ahead for school lunches and afterschool snacks or freeze in advance for last-minute road trips, parties, or picnics!
- Customize uncrustables with your favorite fillings and even experiment with different types of bread.
- Making them yourself is a great way to save money, reduce waste and even get little cooks to help out!
Ingredients & Variations
Bread – Pre-sliced sandwich bread like white or whole wheat is perfect. Both varieties have softer textures which makes them easy to ‘seal’ in Step 4. Avoid breads that have nuts or seeds in them as they won’t seal properly and the bread might tear.
Fillings – Besides peanut butter and jelly, try a scoop of Nutella or any other nut or seed butter. We also like a basic tuna salad or even a slice of deli ham with cheese and a little dab of mayo.
How to Make Uncrustables
- Place slices of bread on parchment paper and top with a tablespoon of peanut butter with some jelly on top. Top with another piece of bread.
- Using a mason jar ring, press over the center of the sandwich all the way to the parchment paper. Use a paring knife to cut away the crusts.
PRO TIP: Don’t waste those crusts! Use up leftovers for homemade breadcrumbs, croutons, or stuffing.
Storing Uncrustables
- Freeze homemade uncrustables in single-use zippered bags or freeze several of them on a baking sheet and transfer them to a large zippered bag for up to 3 months.
- Thaw on the countertop for about 20 minutes.
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Homemade Uncrustables
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons jelly or jam of your choice
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
- Lay out 4 slices of bread on a cutting board.
- In the center of each slice of bread, spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter into a circle – make sure to not spread it to the edge! Spoon a little bit of jelly on top of the peanut butter.
- Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the peanut butter and jelly.
- Using a wide-mouth mason jar ring, turn it upside down (wide side down) and press it into the center of each sandwich. Use a knife to cut around the ring, discarding the crusts.
- Place the uncrustables gently into a ziploc bag and freeze.
- Pull these out for school lunches or snacks – they will defrost in about 20-30 minutes!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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