Homemade fruit leather is a fun, tasty way to turn ripe summer fruit into a snack that lasts all year ! Just a few simple ingredients, no special tools, and a quick prep , then let the oven do the rest.
Reasons to Roll With It
- Sweetness Your Way: You control the sugar! Keep it tart, make it extra sweet, or let the fruit shine on its own.
- No Fancy Tools Needed: Just a blender and your oven, no dehydrator or gadgets required.
- Snack Smarter: A wholesome, grab-and-go treat with no mystery ingredients or added junk while keeping kids happy!
- Preserve the Season: Use up peak summer fruit and enjoy the taste of sunshine long after summer ends!
What’s in Fruit Leather?
- Switch Up the Flavors: You can use whatever fruit you like. Raspberries, blueberries, peaches, pears or my favorite, apricot! Or get creative and combine fruits, like berries or mango and pineapple, for fun, custom blends. Just aim for about 4 cups of fruit total.
- Frozen Fruit: You can use frozen fruit, just thaw and strain before blending.
How to Make 3-Ingredient Fruit Leather
Making homemade fruit roll-ups at home is easier than you think! If you love easy, fruity snacks, be sure to check out my Strawberry Freezer Jam too. With just a few basic ingredients and a little patience, you’ll have a naturally sweet treat that beats any store-bought version.
- Blend the Fruit: Preheat your oven to its lowest temperature (130–190°F). Line a baking sheet with a Silpat (silicone mat) and set it aside. Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture onto the Silpat and spread it evenly to a thickness of ⅛–¼ inch.
- Bake, Cut and Serve: Bake for 6-8 hours, or until the leather is no longer tacky (It can take up to 12 hou rs). If it cracks or becomes brittle, it’s overdone. Let it cool completely, then cut into strips or rectangles. If rolling the fruit leather, add a strip of parchment to prevent sticking.
Dehydrator Instructions
Prefer using a dehydrator? Here’s how:
- Set the temperature to 135°F.
- Line dehydrator trays with parchment paper or a fruit leather sheet.
- Spread the puree evenly to a thickness of ⅛ to ¼ inch.
- Dehydrate the fruit leather for 4 to 8 hours.
- Check for doneness : It is ready when the center is no longer tacky.
Storing Homemade Fruit Leather
- Room Temperature: Store in a cool, dry place, wrapped in parchment or plastic, then in an airtight container. It lasts 3–4 weeks. Make sure it is not sticky, or it could mold!
- Fridge: Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks.
- Freezer: Wrap in plastic, place in a freezer bag, and store for up to 1 year . Let the fruit leather sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before eating..
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Equipment
- Blender
- 1 silicone silat
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 cups strawberries or fruit of your choice
- ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ▢ 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, or the lowest your oven will go as long as it is below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silpat and set aside.
- Add 4 cups strawberries , 1 tablespoon lemon juice , and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar to a blender and blend on high speed until it is a completely smooth puree. Pour the puree onto the baking sheet and smooth it evenly over the whole baking sheet. It should end up being between ⅛-¼ inch thick.
- Bake for 6-8 hours, or until the leather is no longer tacky. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before using a pizza cutter or sharp knife to carefully cut it into strips for fruit roll-ups or into rectangles for pieces of fruit leather. If you would like to roll it, cut a strip of parchment paper to roll up with it so it does not stick to itself.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
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Oven-Baked Fruit Leather
Equipment
- Blender
- 1 silicone silat
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries or fruit of your choice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, or the lowest your oven will go as long as it is below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silpat and set aside.
- Add 4 cups strawberries , 1 tablespoon lemon juice , and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar to a blender and blend on high speed until it is a completely smooth puree. Pour the puree onto the baking sheet and smooth it evenly over the whole baking sheet. It should end up being between ⅛-¼ inch thick.
- Bake for 6-8 hours, or until the leather is no longer tacky. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before using a pizza cutter or sharp knife to carefully cut it into strips for fruit roll-ups or into rectangles for pieces of fruit leather. If you would like to roll it, cut a strip of parchment paper to roll up with it so it does not stick to itself.
Notes
Nutrition
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