Homemade Fruit Leather
Fruit leather is a classic snack food that's easy to make at home. It's a great way to use up ripe fruit, and it's a healthy alternative to store-bought candy. This recipe for homemade fruit leather is simple to follow and results in a delicious, chewy treat. To make fruit leather, you'll need a few ripe fruits, some lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon. Simply combine the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Then, spread the fruit mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the fruit leather for 4-6 hours, or until it's dry and pliable. Finally, let the fruit leather cool completely before slicing and enjoying.
Fruit leather has been around for centuries. It was originally made by Native Americans, who would dry fruit in the sun to preserve it. Fruit leather was also a popular food in medieval Europe, where it was known as "leather." Today, fruit leather is still a popular snack food, and it's often made with a variety of different fruits and flavors. Our recipe for homemade fruit leather is a modern take on this classic snack. We use a food processor to blend the fruit until it's smooth, which makes the fruit leather extra chewy. We also add a touch of lemon juice and honey to brighten the flavor. The result is a delicious, healthy snack that's perfect for on-the-go.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 240 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups of ripe fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or bananas)
  • 1/4 cup of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a food processor, combine the fruit, lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon.
  4. Process until smooth.
  5. Spread the fruit mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 4-6 hours, or until the fruit leather is dry and pliable.
  7. Let the fruit leather cool completely before cutting into strips.
  8. Store the fruit leather in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Why It Works
  • Using a food processor to blend the fruit until it's smooth makes the fruit leather extra chewy.
  • Adding a touch of lemon juice and honey brightens the flavor.
  • Baking the fruit leather for 4-6 hours, or until it's dry and pliable, ensures that it will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.