If your children love Uncrustables, you can save a lot by making them at home with this DIY Uncrustables recipe. I remember when store-bought Uncrustables first appeared and how much my kids wanted to try them. Back then I spent more than I should on convenience foods. Now I make our own at home for lunches and snacks to cut grocery costs.
DIY Uncrustables Recipe
These frozen sandwiches are simple to prepare and freeze well, so you can grab one for a quick lunch or snack whenever you need it.
I ordered a sandwich sealer tool online, often called a sandwich cutter and sealer. It’s inexpensive and makes the job faster and neater, though you can often find similar tools at local stores if you prefer to shop in person.
Ingredients
Sandwich cutter and sealer
Bread (slices large enough to trim)
Peanut butter
Jelly or jam of your choice
Sandwich bags for freezing
Directions
- Choose sandwich bread that is large enough so the cutter can remove the crust without trimming the filling area.
- For each sandwich, use two slices of bread.
- Spread peanut butter on the center of each slice, staying away from the edges where the cutter will seal.
- Spread jelly on the center of one slice, on top of the peanut butter if desired.
- Place the slice with only peanut butter on top of the peanut-butter-and-jelly slice, peanut-butter-side down.
- Position the cutter on the sandwich and press down firmly until the crust is fully cut away.
- While the cutter is still in place, remove the crust pieces.
- Press the sealer portion firmly in the center to seal the sandwich edges.
- Lift off the cutter, place the sealed sandwich in a sandwich bag, and put it in the freezer.
To pack for school, move the sandwiches directly from the freezer into lunchboxes; they’ll thaw during the day and stay fresh. If you want to eat one right away, microwave it for about 15–25 seconds (times vary by microwave) until slightly softened.
DIY PB&J Uncrustables Recipe
Ingredients
- Sandwich cutter and sealer
- Bread
- Peanut butter
- Jelly or jam
- Sandwich bags
Instructions
- Use bread large enough to avoid cutting into the filling when trimming the crust.
- Place two slices of bread per sandwich.
- Spread peanut butter in the center of each slice, keeping it away from the edges.
- Add jelly to the center of one slice.
- Top with the peanut-butter-only slice, peanut-butter-side down.
- Press the cutter down firmly to remove crust and seal the sandwich edges.
- Remove crust trimmings while the cutter remains in place.
- Ensure the center sealer is pressed fully to create a tight seal.
- Lift the cutter, bag the sandwich, and freeze.
If you try this method, you’ll find it’s an easy way to make kid-friendly lunches that save money and reduce waste compared with prepackaged options. Rate and comment below if you make them!