How To Thaw Uncrustables Quickly

Smuckers uncrustables are a type of mass-produced frozen sandwich, that is usually peanut butter flavoured. They are also plastic-wrapped and come without a crust, hence the name “uncrustables”. Despite the company that makes uncrustables adamantly saying that you shouldn’t thaw them in the microwave, many have tried anyway, to varying points of success. However, the alternative is to wait between half an hour to sixty minutes which quite frankly is something most people don’t want to do. This leads to the question of how to thaw uncrustables in a way that is quick and easy.

Table of Contents

• How Long Does It Take to Thaw Uncrustables?
• How Do You Thaw Smucker’s Uncrustables Quickly?
  • The Warm Water Method
  • The Heating Pad Method
  • The Hands Method
  • The Sun Method
• Can You Thaw Uncrustables In The Microwave?
• Can You Thaw Uncrustables In The Fridge?
• How Do Uncrustables Not Get Soggy?
• Final Thoughts

How Long Does It Take to Thaw Uncrustables?

To thaw Smucker’s uncrustables sandwiches the “proper way” takes roughly between thirty and sixty minutes at room temperature. Let’s be honest with ourselves though when you’re hungry and wanting a quick peanut butter and jelly sandwich, who has time for that? 

Honestly, it wouldn’t surprise me if some preferred to unwrap frozen sandwich/s and eat them immediately, ice crystals and all.

How Do You Thaw Smucker’s Uncrustables Quickly?

If we follow the rule that uncrustables sandwiches can’t be thawed in the microwave, that means that people have to get creative if they want their packaged peanut butter and jelly sandwich quickly. Many of these individual methods have their own potential pitfalls but as the famous quote goes “necessity is the mother of invention”.

The Warm Water Method

One technique that is popular amongst lovers of these peanut butter and jelly snacks is to immerse the uncrustables in a bowl of warm water to quicken up the thawing process. Obviously, when doing this, you should leave them in the packet whilst they defrost. After all, no one wants a soggy sandwich.

The Heating Pad Method

To use this method simply take your uncrustables out of the freezer and place them on the heating pads. To ensure an even level of thawing, make sure to flip the uncrustable over partway through.

The Hands Method

Potentially one of the most popular methods is to rub your hands together quickly whilst holding the uncrustables in between them. The frictional force generated will build up natural heat that will warm up the uncrustables. The only risk here is that if you’re too vigorous you may tear your uncrustables. This risk can be mitigated somewhat if you follow this technique whilst keeping the uncrustables in their original package.

The Sun Method

This simple method requires only the power of the sun on a warm day and your car. Keep the uncrustables in the package and simply leave them inside the car, near a window for a few minutes. The only issue with this method however, is that it is dependent on the weather being quite warm. 

Can You Thaw Uncrustables In The Microwave?

We all know that it’s recommended not to microwave uncrustables, but why? Well, if you want the best quality uncrustables, then the microwave is a bit of a risk. There are plenty of examples online of people who have dared to microwave uncrustables and been met with disaster. 

Can it be done successfully though?

Well, where there’s a will there’s a way, and thawing uncrustables in the microwave is no exception. To do it, microwave for fifteen seconds, flip it over and microwave it for fifteen seconds on the other side. Finally, let it rest for thirty seconds before eating.

Can You Thaw Uncrustables In The Fridge?

Thawing uncrustables in the fridge is certainly possible, it just takes a slight bit of pre-planning. To do this simply put uncrustables you plan to eat in the next day or so in the fridge, therefore making them thaw slightly whilst still being fridge cold. Then when you want an uncrustable, simply take it out of the fridge and leave it on a tabletop to warm for a couple of minutes.

When you remove an uncrustable from the fridge it’s advisable to replace it with one from the freezer. This is so the next time you want one, there’s one ready to go. 

How Do Uncrustables Not Get Soggy?

To avoid your uncrustables becoming soggy, it is advised that you don’t refreeze them after they have initially been thawed out.

Final Thoughts

When it comes to thawing uncrustables quickly, using the fridge is probably the best method if you plan accordingly.  However, if in a rush the warm water or heating pad methods are probably the most foolproof. If however, you’re brave enough to attempt microwaving your uncrustables, we wish you the best of luck.

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