How to Make Fruit Leather
Easily Learn How to Make Fruit Leather to make homemade fruit roll ups for a healthy fun snack or to preserve extra fruit!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- blender or food processor (Ninja shown in pictures)
- Baking sheet with sides
- Kitchen shears
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apples or fruit of choice washed, chopped
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoon sugar to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½-1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- Plastic wrap (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the fruit and then prepare it- taking out stem, seeds, pits, peels (depending on the type of fruit you choose to use).
- Chop the fruit into pieces.
- Place the water and fruit in a saucepan and put the pan on the stove.
- Simmer covered for 10 minutes or so then take off the lid.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon to taste, continue to cook and stir till fruit is soft and mashed.
- Let the mixture cool down.
- Place the fruit mixture into a blender and puree till smooth.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone sheet and pour the mixture onto the sheet. (May use a dehydrator if you have one- follow the instructions for the device.). Let spread out but leave ⅛-1/4 inch thick.
- Place in a 200 degree oven for 2-3 hours. Take out when just sticky or tacky to the touch.
- Cut into strips and roll up. Wrap in plastic wrap if desired for individual rolls, or place in airtight container. When refrigerated can last for 3-6 months.