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How to Make Fruit Leather

What’s fruity, chewy, rollable, and full of that flavor punch? Fruit Leather! Read on to learn how to make fruit leather.

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 pound
Calories 228 kcal
Author Caroline Lunger

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rhubarb
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 2-4 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2-4 Tbsp water as needed
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Instructions

  1. Measure and cut 3 cups of fruit total (your choice). Fresh or defrosted frozen fruit is great.
  2. Add the fruit, honey, lemon juice, and water (if needed) to your pan. Cover with a lid. Cook on low until the fruit is released in juices and combined together. Let it cook down until thickened.
  3. Allow the fruit to cool. Add the cooked fruit to your blender or food processor and blend until very smooth.
  4. Spread the thick puree onto a dehydrator sheet lined with Silpat or parchment paper (14" x 14"). It should be spread on thick. Use a spatula to get a nice even surface (important, so it dries evenly!).
  5. Dehydrate at 135° (140° is ok for the oven, see more oven specific instructions below). Takes 6-11 hours depending on the method, thickness, and fruit of your fruit leather. Sometimes one section will dry faster, so turn the tray occasionally to help keep the drying even. (Buy Excalibur dehydrators here)
  6. Carefully peel fruit leather off the sheet and cut into 12 strips. Roll in parchment paper strips and seal the end with a staple (an easy and simple way to keep it together, as tape does not stick to parchment paper). Enjoy your chewy fruit leather! Yum :)

Notes

Oven directions: Use a baking sheet and line with a Silpat or parchment paper. Spread the thick puree onto the sheet. Use a spatula to even it out.

You will know it is done when it is tacky, but not sticky. The fruit leather should not be hard. Peel back the edges and if it does not stick, it is probably done. Some fruits turn out more "leathery" or chewy than others. Just experiment to find your favorite combination.

Nutrition Facts
How to Make Fruit Leather
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 787mg22%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 41g46%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 310IU6%
Vitamin C 38.6mg47%
Calcium 210mg21%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.