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Homemade Uncrustables Peanut Butter Sandwiches: Easy Recipe

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These homemade Uncrustables are everything you want from the store-bought kind, but better in every way that matters. Quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients, they are perfect for busy mornings and crowd-pleasing lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices soft white bread (or whole wheat, brioche, or sourdough)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (Skippy or Jif recommended)
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam or jelly (grape, raspberry, apricot, or Nutella work)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (optional, for toasting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workspace. Clear a flat surface and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the bread. Using a round cookie cutter or glass (3-4 inches in diameter), press firmly into each slice to create a circle. Save bread scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons.
  3. Flatten the bread slightly. Using a rolling pin or bottom of a glass, gently roll over each bread circle to flatten just a bit. Be gentle to avoid tearing.
  4. Spread the peanut butter. Take half of the bread circles and spread about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on each, leaving a ¼-inch border around the edge.
  5. Spread the jam. On the remaining bread circles, spread about ½ tablespoon of jam or jelly, again leaving a border.
  6. Assemble the sandwiches. Place a peanut butter circle on top of a jam circle, filling sides facing each other. Press gently to adhere.
  7. Seal the edges. Using a fork, press down around the entire edge of each sandwich to crimp and seal. Make sure the tines go through both layers of bread.
  8. Optional: Add butter for toasting. If desired, spread a thin layer of softened butter on the outside of each sandwich.
  9. Freeze the sandwiches. Place assembled sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, not touching. Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until completely solid.
  10. Transfer to storage. Once frozen, wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap or place in a freezer-safe bag. They will keep for up to 3 months.

Notes

Use slightly stale bread for best results—fresh bread may tear. Stick with creamy peanut butter; chunky can create gaps in the seal. For a warm version, toast in a skillet with butter. Freeze for at least 24 hours for best flavor development.

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