Classic Pbj Recipes

GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat griddle or skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Spread peanut butter on unbuttered side of one slice of bread, and jelly on the other. Place one slice, buttered side down on the griddle. Top with other slice, so that peanut butter and jelly are in the middle. Cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown, and heated through.

PBJ ON A STICK

Steps:

• Cut sandwiches into 1-in. squares. Alternately thread grapes, sandwich squares and banana slices onto each skewer. Serve immediately.

TRADITIONAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY

Steps:

• Spread the peanut butter on one piece of bread.
• Spread the jelly on the other side.
• Put the two pieces of bread together to form a sandwich.
• Toddler adaptation: cut off crusts before serving.

CLASSIC PB&J

Steps:

• To make the peanut butter: in the bowl of a food processor, combine the peanuts, salt and sugar on high speed. Pulse for 10-15 seconds until desired smoothness is reached.
• -To make the jam: first chop the strawberries into small pieces. In a small sauce pan, combine the the strawberries, sugar, lemon and salt. Allow to cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• To assemble the sandwich: Place the two slices of bread on a cutting board. On one slice, spread a the peanut butter. On the other slice, spread the jam. Place together to form a sandwich, then cut on a diagonal. Serve.