Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a beloved food item, especially in the United States. The salty and sweet combination of these two ingredients served on bread is a favorite in school lunchboxes and in kitchens all around the country.
While this sandwich is traditionally served with grape jelly, it’s easy to be creative and try other types of preserves alongside peanut butter on one of these sandwiches. Here are some options to keep in mind.
Raspberry Jam
Raspberry jam is a fantastic combination of tart and sweet, and those who aren’t afraid to pucker up a bit love how this preserve mixes with peanut butter. We recommend using a sweeter variety of bread for this jelly, as it balances perfectly with the raspberries’ tartness.
Strawberry Jelly
Strawberry jelly is probably the second-most common type of preserve to enjoy on a PB&J, and it’s easy to see why. Sweet and bursting with flavor, those of us that like strawberries will definitely fall in love with the flavor of this fruit’s jelly combined alongside sugar, oil, and roasted peanuts.
Plum Jelly
Have you ever tried plum jelly before? Much in the vein of raspberry jam, this fruit produces a tangy and sweet preserve which you’ll love when combined with peanut butter on a sandwich. It might be hard to find, but if you can come across it, we highly recommend using plum jelly.
