Easy Homemade Freezer-Friendly Uncrustables Recipe for Quick Snacks
This easy homemade freezer-friendly Uncrustables recipe creates soft, sealed peanut butter and jam sandwiches perfect for quick snacks, school lunches, or picnics. They freeze well and are ready to grab anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (freezing time)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- White sandwich bread, crusts removed (can use whole wheat or gluten-free)
- Creamy peanut butter (about 1 tablespoon per slice)
- Grape or strawberry jam (about 1 tablespoon per slice)
- Butter or margarine, softened (optional, for extra richness and better seal)
- Parchment paper or plastic wrap (for freezing and storing sandwiches)
Instructions
- Prep your workspace and ingredients: Lay out bread slices on a clean surface and carefully remove crusts with a sharp knife.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of your favorite jam on half of the peanut butter-covered slices, leaving a 1/4 inch border near edges.
- Optionally, lightly spread softened butter on the other half of the slices for richer taste and better seal.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing jam-covered slices on top of the buttered or peanut butter-only slices, peanut butter side down, aligning edges carefully.
- Seal sandwiches using a sandwich sealer to crimp edges and cut into rounds. If using a cookie cutter, press down firmly to cut circles, then press edges with a fork to seal completely.
- Place sealed sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer and freeze uncovered for about 1 hour until firm.
- Wrap each frozen sandwich individually in parchment paper or plastic wrap, then store in freezer-safe bags or airtight containers. Label with date and keep for up to 2 months.
Notes
Use fresh, soft bread for best sealing results. Spread peanut butter before jam to prevent soggy bread. Seal edges firmly to avoid leaks. Freeze sandwiches uncovered before wrapping to prevent sticking. Thaw in fridge or at room temperature before eating. Avoid microwaving directly to prevent soggy bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (about 3-
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6.5
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