Recipes that use peanut butter and jelly

Peanut butter and jelly is a classic combination and is used in a wide range of recipes. This article will give you a few recipes ideas, including a twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Making a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly is possibly one of the easiest recipes on the planet. However, this grilled version is an interesting twist. - First, butter one side of two slices of bread. Carefully spread peanut butter on the unbuttered side of each slice of bread and add a layer of jelly. - Close the sandwich so that the peanut butter and the jelly are in the middle, and place the sandwich in a griddle pan. - Cook the sandwich for four minutes until it is golden brown on each side. - Once it is cooked, slice the sandwich diagonally and serve immediately.

Peanut butter and jelly cupcakes

If it is peanut butter and jelly time, there are other options apart from sandwiches. - To make cupcakes, sift two cups of flour into a bowl and mix in a tablespoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt. - In a exasperated bowl, mix four egg whites and a cup a buttermilk. Whisk these together. - Whisk together a stick of butter, a cup of sugar, a teaspoon of vanilla extract and one third of the flour mixture. Beat in half of the buttermilk mixture and continue to mix in half of the remaining flour mixture. - Add the rest of the buttermilk and when the mixture is level, add the remaining flour. Beat the mixture for a further two minutes. - Divide the mixture evenly in a cupcake tray and bake for 20 minutes, at 350F, 180C. - Once cooked, hollow out the top and fill it with jelly. Spread a little peanut butter around the top and serve.

Peanut butter and jelly dip

- Layer a little cream cheese, peanut butter and jelly in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the mixture for one minute, and then mix together. - Serve the dip with apple slices, banana sections or sweet crackers. This dip is wonderful at parties and makes a great alternative to savoury dips. In addition, as it is so simple, and quick to make, you can prepare this at the last moment before serving.