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National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day has arrived! This combination is practically the greatest thing since sliced bread, even though it's been around for longer. In 1883, peanut butter made its début at the Chicago World's Fair.

The 2nd of April is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Although peanut butter and jelly may seem like an unusual combination to some, they make for a delicious snack. The best aspect of this classic is the variety of possible combinations, such as selecting various jelly flavours or alternating between creamy and crunchy peanut butter.

The background of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day has arrived! This combination is practically the greatest thing since sliced bread, even though it’s been around for longer. In 1883, peanut butter made its début at the Chicago World’s Fair. Until the early 1900s, when the peanut industry became commercialised and peanut butter became more accessible to everyone, it was primarily distributed in upscale tea rooms.

In 1901, a home economist named Julia Davis Chandler published the first known recipe for peanut butter and jelly in a Boston culinary magazine. (she recommended currant jelly). The 1928 pre-sliced bread revolution caused many people to eat peanut butter sandwiches during the Great Depression because it was an inexpensive and nutritious snack that children could prepare. During World War II, U.S. The Army’s food rations included peanut butter, jelly, and bread; therefore, soldiers deserve credit for combining these tasty ingredients into the classic sandwich we all know and adore. They brought their recipe home, and ever since, American children have benefited.

Let’s give gratitude to the inventors of PB&J! On April 2, peanut butter and jelly is an inexpensive, delicious, and convenient supper that we can all appreciate.

NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DAY ACTIVITIES

Pack a picnic

As a “thank you” to the kind lunch ladies and parents who prepared your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, today is the day to spread the jelly (and the love) by making a sandwich for someone else.

Host a sampler gathering.

Spread out a variety of jams and peanut butters. Try creating your own jelly or baking your own loaf of bread. Invite family and acquaintances over to compare different combinations.