Go for a flavorful preserve or consider adding a hint of spice.
Once you've selected your peanut butter, it's time to choose a jelly or jam — strawberry and raspberry are the classics.
Chef and restaurant owner Matthew McPherson told Insider that the jelly must be very flavorful so you don't have to use too much, otherwise, it will make the bread soggy.
"A strawberry preserve from last season's late harvest gives added sweetness and flavor and utilizes used fruit or ugly fruit," McPherson said.
Alternatively, Bringle said, you can add a hint of spice to your sandwich for a spin on the classic PB&J by using a strawberry-jalapeño or peach-habanero jam.
"I get mine from our local farmers market here in Nashville," Bringle told Insider. "A tiny drizzle of spice here will go a long way."
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