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Easy Homemade Uncrustable Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Pockets

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These homemade peanut butter and strawberry jam pockets are quick, easy, and perfect for snacks or lunchboxes. Soft, crustless bread hugs creamy peanut butter and sweet jam for a nostalgic, portable treat.

Ingredients

  • White sandwich bread, soft and fresh (avoid thick or crusty bread)
  • Creamy peanut butter (about 1 tablespoon per pocket)
  • Strawberry jam (about 1 tablespoon per pocket)
  • Butter or margarine, softened (optional, for sealing edges)
  • Optional: Honey or maple syrup (a small drizzle inside for extra sweetness)
  • Optional: Almond butter or sunflower seed butter as peanut butter substitutes
  • Optional: Gluten-free bread (soft and pliable)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your work surface: Lay out bread slices on a clean cutting board. Trim crusts off carefully to create uniform squares about 4×4 inches.
  2. Spread about 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter evenly on one bread slice, leaving a half-inch border around edges.
  3. Spread about 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam evenly on a second bread slice, leaving edges clear.
  4. Place the jam-covered slice on top of the peanut butter slice, aligning edges carefully.
  5. Press a round cookie cutter (about 3.5 inches diameter) firmly down through both slices to cut a perfect circle. Remove excess bread.
  6. Use a fork to press around the edges, sealing the peanut butter and jam inside to avoid leaks.
  7. Optionally, brush edges with softened butter before pressing with the fork for extra sturdiness.
  8. Freeze pockets on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 1 hour if storing, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. To serve fresh, slice in half or serve whole.

Notes

Use fresh, soft bread for easier sealing. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks. Freeze flat on parchment paper before storing to keep pockets from sticking. Thaw overnight in fridge or at room temperature for best texture. Creamy peanut butter is recommended for easier sealing.

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