Freezable Homemade Uncrustables (Printer-Friendly)
Make crustless, freezable sandwiches with various fillings for easy, kid-friendly lunches and snacks on the go.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Bread
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8 slices sandwich bread (white or wheat, avoid dense whole wheat or sourdough)
→ Fillings
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4 tablespoons peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
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2 tablespoons fruit jam or jelly (any flavor)
# Preparation Steps:
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Lay out 8 slices of sandwich bread. Ensure bread is fresh and soft for easy sealing.
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Spread peanut butter evenly on one side of each bread slice, covering nearly to the edges to prevent sogginess.
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Spread jam on top of peanut butter on half of the bread slices. Optionally, apply a thin layer of jam on the other peanut buttered slices or place a spoonful in the center.
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Place each jamed slice onto a peanut butter-only slice, peanut butter sides facing inward to form a sandwich.
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Use a 3- to 4-inch round biscuit cutter, glass, or sandwich sealer to cut out each sandwich and seal edges firmly to prevent filling leakage.
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Wrap each sealed sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or place in individual sandwich bags.
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Arrange wrapped sandwiches flat in the freezer for several hours or overnight until fully frozen to maintain shape, then store stacked in a freezer bag or container.
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Remove sandwiches directly from freezer to lunchbox without thawing; they thaw by lunchtime and keep the lunch cold.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Spreading peanut butter on both slices acts as a moisture barrier to prevent sogginess during freezing.
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If kids do not eat crusts, spread fillings only in the center slightly larger than the cutter size to minimize waste.
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Leftover crusts can be repurposed for croutons, breadcrumbs, or to feed birds.