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How to Make Homemade Uncrustables the Easy Way

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If your kids are obsessed with Uncrustables like mine are, you’re going to love how simple (and fun) it is to make your own right at home. These Homemade Uncrustables are perfect for meal prepping school lunches, saving money, and controlling exactly what ingredients go inside. No mystery jelly or preservatives here—just soft bread, creamy peanut butter, and your favorite jelly sealed into the cutest crustless circle.

homemade uncrustables

Homemade Uncrustables

Once you’ve made a batch or two, you’ll never go back to store-bought. They freeze beautifully and make life so much easier during busy mornings. If you’re into lunchbox hacks like this, be sure to check out my Instant Pot Potato Salad, Air Fryer Roasted Carrots, or Crockpot Green Bean Casserole—all kid-friendly and make-ahead approved.

This is a great recipe for getting the kids involved too. Mine love helping press and seal the sandwiches, and it makes them even more excited to eat them. Whether you’re packing lunches, prepping for a road trip, or just looking for an easy snack idea, these DIY Uncrustables have your back.

Homemade Uncrustables

What You Will Love About This Recipe

Budget friendly – Way cheaper than buying the pre-packaged kind.


Customizable – Use any jelly or nut butter you like.


Freezer friendly – Make a big batch and freeze for later.


No weird ingredients – Just real food you already have at home.


Perfect for meal prep – Ideal for school lunches, picnics, and quick snacks.

homemade uncrustables

Ingredients:

  • Creamy Peanut Butter
  • Grape Jelly (or the jelly of your choice)
  • Slices of Bread

Items Needed:

How to Make Homemade Uncrustables

  • Lay out two slices of bread and spread about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on one and 1 tablespoon of jelly on the other. Turn them into a sandwich. 
  • Try to keep the peanut butter and jelly centered and less towards the edges since those are just getting cut off. You don’t want it to be too thick either. 
  • You’ll want to use the larger sandwich slicer/sealer. It has two pieces, a larger one, which is the cutter, and a smaller one that goes inside the larger one, that’s the sealer. 
  • Start with the larger one and center it on top of the sandwich, making sure only the white part of the bread shows in the circular window of the slicer.
  • Press down and give a slight twist to ensure it’s completely cut through. Do not remove the slicer. 
  • Place the smaller insert into the slicer and press down, making sure to press down all the way around it to get a good seal. 
  • Lift and remove the uncrustable!
  • You can place these in your own baggies and freeze them for later use, just like the uncrustables in the store! 
homemade uncrustables

Tips & Tricks

  • Don’t overfill – Keep the PB&J towards the center so the edges can seal properly.
  • Use fresh, soft bread – It seals better and doesn’t crack when pressed.
  • Use a sandwich cutter and sealer – They make it super easy to get that classic round shape.
  • Freeze in individual baggies – Great for grab-and-go lunches all week long.
  • Switch it up – Try almond butter, Nutella, or even honey for different flavors.
homemade uncrustables

FAQs

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Homemade Uncrustables can be frozen for up to 2 months. Just let them thaw in the fridge or lunchbox.

You can use a large cookie cutter and press the edges closed with a fork for a similar effect.

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Homemade Uncrustables

Homemade Uncrustables

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Homemade Uncrustables is the perfect way to enjoy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at home or at school. Kids love eating uncrustables because they are fun and not messy and moms love them because they are the perfect sandwich to meal prep to save time and money! 

Ingredients

  • Creamy Peanut Butter
  • Grape Jelly (or the jelly of your choice)
  • Slices of Bread

Instructions

  1. Lay out two slices of bread and spread about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on one and 1 tablespoon of jelly on the other. Turn them into a sandwich. 
  2. Try to keep the peanut butter and jelly centered and less towards the edges since those are just getting cut off. You don’t want it to be too thick either. 
  3. You’ll want to use the larger sandwich slicer/sealer. It has two pieces, a larger one, which is the cutter, and a smaller one that goes inside the larger one, that’s the sealer. 
  4. Start with the larger one and center it on top of the sandwich, making sure only the white part of the bread shows in the circular window of the slicer.
  5. Press down and give a slight twist to ensure it’s completely cut through. Do not remove the slicer. 
  6. Place the smaller insert into the slicer and press down, making sure to press down all the way around it to get a good seal. 
  7. Lift and remove the uncrustable!
  8. You can place these in your own baggies and freeze them for later use, just like the uncrustables in the store!

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