Fun Ways to Make Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
By the time an average American becomes a teenager, he will have consumed almost 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, according to the National Peanut Board. Since the end of the 19th century, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich has become an icon of American food culture. While this sandwich is a popular one, it can be made in ways to keep it exciting and fun. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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At the 1904 World's Fair, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich was introduced to a large audience, where it became a huge hit. The sandwich wouldn't become popular until the 1940s after World War II, after American GI's were constantly served it during the war and it was viewed as an alternative protein source on the home front. Into the 21st century, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich remains very popular among many Americans, especially kids.
Types
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You can make peanut butter and jelly in fun ways by changing the type of bread, peanut butter or jelly used. Vary your peanut butter by switching between chunky or smooth. Another adaptation of the classic is to use a flour tortilla, instead of regular bread, to make peanut butter and jelly quesadillas. Spread 2 tbsp. of peanut butter and jelly over a 6-inch flour tortilla and fold it in half. Then warm each side of the tortilla in a skillet until warm. This will make approximately two quesadillas.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Tarts
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You'll need a box of refrigerated pie crust, which contains two rolls of pie crust, 8 oz. jar of fruit jam, 2 tbsp. of creamy peanut butter, 1 1/3 cups of powdered sugar and 1/8 cup plus 2 tsp. of water. Let the pie crust reach room temperature. Unroll the dough and use a knife to cut an 8x8 square. Cut the square into three long sections. Repeat with the second roll.
Place 2 tbsp. of jam in the center of the first half of the each slice. Poke holes in the other half of the dough. Fold the sides with the holes over the jam side. Wet the inside edges with some water, using your finger. Press the sides with a fork to seal it. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
As the pastries cool, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar and water. Drizzle the mixture over the cooled tarts and wait five minutes before serving to let the glaze harden. This will make six tarts.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi
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Trim crusts off of bread, then flatten the bread using a rolling pin. Using a butter knife, spread 2 tbsp. of peanut butter and jelly over the bread. Roll the bread from one end of the other. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into pieces. Repeat to make as many pieces needed.
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