Homemade Uncrustables Recipe: Peanut Butter & Jelly Bombs

If you’re looking for the perfect uncrustables recipe that’s better than anything you’ll find in grocery stores, these Peanut Butter & Jelly Bombs are a total game-changer. With simple steps and natural peanut butters or your favorite spreads, you’ll be making these treats on repeat. Bonus? They’re the perfect solution for easy school lunches and meal prep!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

• DIY uncrustables recipe made with simple, wholesome ingredients—no mystery additives like the store-bought version.
• They’re portable, freezer-friendly, and make for easy lunch ideas on busy days.
• Kids and adults alike will love the balance of crispy, cinnamon-sweet dough with a warm peanut butter and jelly center.

Ingredients / Tools You’ll Need

• 8 pieces of biscuit dough (Pillsbury or similar)
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 8 tablespoon favorite peanut butter (smooth or crunchy peanut butter)
• 8 teaspoon jelly or strawberry jam
• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Fork (for crimping)

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Instructions

Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Take each biscuit and carefully slice it in half to create two thin rounds. Think of it as butterflying the dough evenly—this makes the perfect pocket for the filling.
3. On the bottom half of each biscuit, spread a thin layer of peanut butter. Be gentle so you don’t tear through the dough.
4. Add a small dollop (about a tablespoon of jelly) on top of the peanut butter.

Cooking:

5. Stretch the top piece of dough over the peanut butter and jelly. Line it up with the bottom piece and use a fork to crimp the edges all the way around. This seals the filling in—no leaks!
6. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl or on a plate.
7. Roll each stuffed biscuit in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated on both sides.
8. Lay the prepared dough bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
10. Allow the bombs to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve these warm for an ooey-gooey experience with melted peanut butter and jelly.
• Pack them in lunch boxes or store in an airtight container at room temperature for a quick grab-and-go snack.
• Pair with a glass of milk or hot coffee for a nostalgic treat with a modern twist.

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Recipe Notes & Pro Tips

• Best bread alternatives: If you’re out of biscuit dough, try using puff pastry or crescent rolls for a flaky variation.
• Don’t add too much jelly or the filling will spill out during baking. A small thin layer of peanut butter helps act as a sealant to prevent this.
• For a nutritional boost, swap the peanut butter with almond butter.
• Make a large batch and freeze them for future snacks—just pop them in the oven or air fryer uncrustables style for a crispy refresh.

With this uncrustables recipe, you can skip the store-bought kind and get creative with endless filling possibilities. These PB&J bombs are a great idea for anyone, whether you’re a picky eater or just want easy homemade uncrustables for every lunch time.

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