Grilled Pb J with Apples
Elevate your classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich with this Grilled PB&J with Apples recipe—a delightful twist on the beloved childhood favorite. Featuring creamy peanut butter, sweet jelly or jam, and crisp, thinly sliced apples, this sandwich is pan-grilled to golden, buttery perfection for a warm, gooey bite with just the right amount of crunch. Ready in just 10 minutes, it combines sweet and savory flavors with stunning texture contrasts, making it an ideal lunch, snack, or even dessert. Whether you’re craving nostalgia or looking to surprise your taste buds with a fruity upgrade, this quick and easy recipe is sure to become a new favorite. Perfect for busy days or a cozy weekend treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Bread slices
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Jelly or jam (any flavor)
- 0.25 piece Apple (any variety, thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
Instructions
Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter evenly on one side of a bread slice.
Spread 1 tablespoon of jelly or jam evenly on one side of the second bread slice.
Layer the thin apple slices over the peanut butter, ensuring even coverage but not overloading.
Press the jelly-covered slice of bread on top of the apple layer to assemble the sandwich.
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread 0.5 tablespoon of butter on the outer side of each bread slice.
Place the sandwich in the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Carefully flip the sandwich with a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until evenly toasted.
Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool slightly, and slice in half before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 348 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
