Homemade Uncrustables Recipe Easy Freezer Friendly Snack with Simple Ingredients
This homemade Uncrustables recipe offers a quick, kid-friendly, and freezer-friendly snack made with simple ingredients. Perfectly sealed and customizable, these crustless sandwiches are great for busy mornings, road trips, or snack time.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus freezing time
- Yield: 12 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8–12 slices white sandwich bread (soft, fresh, crusts removed)
- ½ cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (150g) strawberry jam or jelly (thick consistency)
- Butter or margarine (optional, for sealing edges)
- Optional variations: almond butter, sunflower seed butter, Nutella or chocolate spread, cream cheese, honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prep your workspace (5 minutes): Lay out bread slices on a clean surface. Remove crusts carefully using a serrated knife or crust cutter. Keep bread slightly chilled to prevent tearing.
- Spread the fillings (5 minutes): Spread about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter evenly on one slice, leaving ½ inch around the edge. Spread about 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam on a second slice, also leaving edges clear.
- Assemble the sandwich (3 minutes): Place the jam-covered slice on top of the peanut butter slice, matching edges. Optionally, lightly brush edges with softened butter to help seal.
- Cut and seal (5 minutes): Press a round sandwich cutter (3-4 inches diameter) firmly down through the bread to cut and seal edges in one motion. If no cutter, use a sharp knife to cut a circle and press edges tightly with fingers or rolling pin.
- Freeze individually (10 minutes): Place each sandwich on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced apart. Freeze for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Store for later (2 minutes): Transfer frozen sandwiches to labeled freezer bags or containers. Keep for up to 3 months.
- To serve: Eat cold straight from the freezer or let thaw for 10-15 minutes at room temperature. Optionally, toast lightly in a panini press for a warm, melty snack.
Notes
[‘Keep bread slightly chilled before cutting to prevent tearing.’, ‘Remove crusts completely for a proper seal.’, ‘Use thick jams or jellies to prevent leaking.’, ‘Press edges firmly to seal; reseal any gaps by pressing with fingers.’, ‘Freeze sandwiches individually on parchment-lined tray before storing together to prevent sticking.’, ‘Use about 1 tablespoon of each spread per sandwich to avoid bursting.’, ‘Experiment with different fillings like cream cheese and honey, Nutella and banana, or savory options.’, ‘Sandwiches can be eaten cold or lightly toasted in a panini press.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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