Description
A detailed recipe for making homemade fruit leather using fresh fruit and minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of ripe fruit (such as strawberries, apples, or mangoes)
- 1/4 cup of honey or agave syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°F (75°C).
- Wash and prepare the fruit by removing any stems, pits, or skins if necessary.
- Blend the fruit in a food processor until smooth.
- If using, add honey and lemon juice to the blended fruit and mix well.
- Spread the fruit puree evenly onto a lined baking sheet, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 hours, or until the fruit leather is no longer sticky to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Cut into strips or desired shapes and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Fruit leather can be made with any combination of fruits.
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or ginger.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 1 ounce)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade fruit leather recipe, fruit leather, dehydrated fruit, healthy snack