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Fruit Leather

Learn how to make homemade fruit leather with fresh or frozen fruit using a simple recipe. This easy, step-by-step guide shows you how to dehydrate fruit leather in a dehydrator or conventional oven for an easy snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Dehydrating Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 43 kcal

Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • food dehydrator or oven
  • silicon dehydrator mats or baking sheets optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fruit fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup honey or sugar or maple syrup

Instructions
 

  1. If you're using fresh fruit, wash and prep. Cut them into chunks for easier blending. For frozen fruit, simply let it thaw slightly before blending. You can use a variety of fruits based on what’s in season or what you have in your freezer.
  2. Add the fruit chunks into a high-speed blender. Pour in the lemon juice and honey or sugar. Blend on high until smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, you can add a little water to help it blend more easily, but aim for a thick, puree-like consistency.
  3. Line your dehydrator trays with parchment paper or silicone mats. If you have the silicone mats with raised edges, they work wonderfully to prevent the fruit from spilling over. Pour the fruit puree evenly onto the trays, spreading it into a thin, uniform layer. The thinner you spread it, the quicker it will dry, but don’t go too thin, or it might crack when rolling. See note below for using an oven.
  4. Set your dehydrator to 135°F. Let it dry for about 5 hours, or until the fruit leather feels dry to the touch but still has a bit of flexibility. It should be tacky but not sticky. Keep an eye on it towards the end to avoid over-drying.
  5. Once the fruit leather is completely dried, remove it from the dehydrator and let it cool. Cut it into strips with a sharp knife or kitchen scissors. Roll each strip up in parchment paper, and store them in an airtight jar or container. Keep them at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

To make fruit leather in a conventional oven, start by preheating your oven to its lowest setting, typically around 170°F (or 75°C). Blend 1 pound of fruit, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and ¼ cup of honey or sugar until smooth. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat, then spread the fruit puree evenly in a thin layer. Place the sheet in the oven and bake for 4-6 hours, checking occasionally. The fruit leather is done when it feels dry to the touch but still a bit flexible. Once it has cooled, cut it into strips and roll them up in parchment paper. Store the fruit leather in an airtight container for up to two weeks. 

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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