Peanut Butter and Jelly Fruit Lollipops are an easy way to brighten up the menu. It is a contemporary take on traditional recipes that are sure to have every child excited about dinner time. Check to make sure there are no peanut allergies before preparing the lollipops. 🍞🍓
Note; Always check for peanut allergies before crafting these delightful treats, but luckily, there are lots of simple swaps you can make. For example, try using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter, coconut yogurt instead of dairy, or gluten-free pizza dough and wraps.
-
yield: serves 6–8; prep time: 20 minutes + 1 hour to chill
Ingredients
2 cups strawberry jam
1½ cups smooth peanut butter
6 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
12–16 (10-inch-long) bamboo skewers
1 pint large blueberries
1 pint blackberries
½ quarts of strawberry stems removed
1 cup red and green grapes
Dry rice, for serving
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the jam and peanut butter until well combined.
- Cut the crusts off each slice of bread. Using a rolling pin, roll each slice of bread to ¼-inch thick.
- Spread the jam and peanut butter mixture on each slice of bread in an even layer. Roll the slice of bread into a tight log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Remove the plastic wrap and cut each log into 4 pinwheels, each about 1 inch thick.
- Gently insert a skewer lengthwise through a pinwheel, then place a blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, or grape on the skewer. Continue to add pinwheels and fruit, alternating types, but be sure to leave 1-2 inches of room at the end of the skewer. Repeat with the remaining skewers.
- When you're ready to serve, place some dry rice in a glass vase. Place the skewers in the vase, with the empty ends down, so that the rice doesn't stick to the lollipops.
Remember to always inquire about allergies before you host, and watch those smiles light up as kids dive into this whimsical creation. It would be a dining experience that's both fun and delicious! 🌟🍇
Be sure to check us out on Instagram @sebandsheila!