Homemade Uncrustables Recipe
Homemade Uncrustables are a fun and easy-to-make alternative to store-bought sealed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Using thinly sliced sandwich bread, peanut butter, and your favorite jelly or jam, these perfectly sealed sandwiches are shaped with a sandwich sealer or similar tool. Ideal for freezing and quick lunches, they thaw conveniently for a no-fuss meal or snack anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 slices sandwich bread, thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons jelly or jam
Instructions
- Prepare Bread Rounds: Place a slice of sandwich bread on a cutting board, then use the outer ring of the sandwich sealer to cut a round circle from the middle of the slice. Repeat until you have 12 bread rounds, setting aside the bread remnants for other uses like breadcrumbs or croutons.
- Apply Peanut Butter: Spread approximately 1 ½ teaspoons of peanut butter evenly on each round, leaving a ¼ inch margin around the edges to allow for sealing.
- Add Jelly on Half: Spread a thin, even layer of jelly or jam on 6 of the peanut butter-coated rounds, also keeping the ¼ inch edge clear.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Pair each jelly and peanut butter round with a plain peanut butter round on top. Place the sandwich inside the sandwich sealer’s outer ring, then press down firmly with the inner ring to seal the sandwich edges tightly together.
- Freeze for Storage: Place the sealed sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 2-3 hours or until solid. Once frozen, transfer the sandwiches to labeled freezer bags, removing excess air before sealing.
- Thaw and Serve: To enjoy, thaw frozen sandwiches at room temperature for 30-60 minutes or pack directly in lunch containers; they will thaw by mealtime, making them a convenient grab-and-go option.
Notes
- Storage: Homemade Uncrustables can be frozen for up to 2 months. For best results, wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap before placing them in freezer bags.
- Without a sandwich sealer/maker: Use a wide-mouth canning ring to cut the bread rounds, then flip it inside out to seal. Alternatively, use a biscuit or cookie cutter and press edges with a fork to seal the sandwiches.
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