Easy Homemade Fruit Leather Recipe
This Easy Homemade Fruit Leather recipe transforms fresh strawberries and mangoes into a naturally sweet, chewy snack that’s perfect for on-the-go enjoyment. Using a blender and a low-heat oven or dehydrator, the fruit puree is dried into thin sheets that can be rolled up for convenience. Sweetened lightly with honey or maple syrup, this homemade treat is wholesome, customizable, and free from additives or preservatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 fruit leather strips 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruit Leather Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup ripe mango, diced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Dehydrator: Set your oven or dehydrator to 170 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare it for drying the fruit leather.
- Prepare Fruit Mixture: Place the strawberries, diced mango, and honey or maple syrup (if using) into a blender and blend until smooth and uniform without any lumps.
- Spread Puree: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the blended fruit mixture onto the sheet, spreading it evenly with a spatula to about 1/8 inch thickness for even drying.
- Dry Fruit Leather: Bake or dehydrate the fruit puree at 170°F for 3 to 4 hours. Check periodically; it is ready when the surface feels dry but still pliable, not brittle or sticky.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven or dehydrator and allow the fruit leather to cool completely at room temperature, which helps solidify its texture.
- Portion and Roll: Carefully peel the cooled fruit leather off the parchment paper. Use scissors or a sharp knife to slice it into strips, then roll each strip as desired for convenient storage and snacking.
Notes
- Use ripe, flavorful fruit for the best taste and natural sweetness.
- If the fruit leather is too sticky after drying, continue drying for an additional 30 minutes and check again.
- The thickness of the puree layer affects drying time; thinner layers dry faster but may be brittle, thicker layers take longer but are chewier.
- Store finished fruit leathers rolled up in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- You can experiment with different fruit combinations like peach and raspberry or apple and blueberry for variety.
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