Ingredients
Fruit Leather
- 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 170 °F (75 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This low temperature will gently dry the fruit without cooking it too quickly.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the strawberries, honey or maple syrup if using, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform in consistency.
- Spread Puree: Pour the strawberry puree onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread the puree evenly into a thin layer about 1/8 inch thick to ensure even drying.
- Bake Fruit Leather: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 3 to 4 hours. The fruit leather is ready when it is dry to the touch but still flexible and not brittle.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the fruit leather to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, cut into strips using scissors or a sharp knife.
- Roll and Store: Roll each strip tightly with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store the roll-ups in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Store the fruit roll-ups airtight for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- This recipe also works well with other fruits such as raspberries, mango, or peaches for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Snack / Kids Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
