Easy Homemade Uncrustables (Freezer-Friendly Recipe)
These Easy Homemade Uncrustables are freezer-friendly, meal-prep approved, and better than anything you’ll find in a box. No preservatives, just real peanut butter and jelly locked inside soft bread, customizable to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 slices of sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (natural or conventional)
- ½ cup jelly or jam (strawberry, grape, raspberry, or seedless jam)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (optional, for toasting edges)
Instructions
- Lightly toast the bread slices on the lowest setting to dry them out slightly; let cool completely.
- Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin to about ¼-inch thick.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto one flattened bread slice, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of jelly on top of the peanut butter, again leaving a border.
- Place a second flattened bread slice on top and press down gently around the edges.
- Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out the sandwich, pressing straight down and twisting slightly.
- Crimp the edges with a fork, pressing firmly around the entire edge to seal.
- Place the uncrustables on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Freeze for 1-2 hours until solid.
- Transfer to freezer bags, label with date and filling type, and store for up to 3 months.
Notes
For best results, use bread with a tight crumb structure to prevent leaks. If using natural peanut butter, stir well and use at room temperature. For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter. To thaw, leave at room temperature for 1-2 hours or refrigerate overnight. For a warm version, toast in a toaster oven or air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 uncrustable
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
Keywords: homemade uncrustables, freezer-friendly, peanut butter and jelly, meal prep, kid-friendly, easy snack