Homemade Fruit Leather
Transform your favorite fruits into a healthy and irresistibly chewy snack with this easy Homemade Fruit Leather recipe! Bursting with natural fruit flavors, this homemade treat requires just four wholesome ingredients: fresh fruit, a touch of honey or sugar, a splash of lemon juice, and water. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and tanginess, this DIY fruit leather is oven-dried at a low temperature, preserving the vibrant taste and creating a delightful, rollable texture. With minimal prep effort and a long shelf life, these fruit leather strips are an ideal snack for lunchboxes, road trips, or an anytime energy boost. Plus, they’re customizable with your choice of fruits, making them a versatile and fun project for the whole family. Try this no-fuss recipe today for a naturally sweet alternative to store-bought snacks! Keywords: Homemade Fruit Leather, DIY healthy snacks, oven-dried fruit, kid-friendly recipes, long-lasting snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, apples, or peaches)
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 140°F (or the lowest setting possible). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Wash and prepare the fruit by removing any seeds, stems, or pits, and cut it into small pieces.
Place the fruit in a medium saucepan with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft, about 10-15 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Puree the fruit mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to process until smooth. Be cautious if the mixture is hot.
Add 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the fruit puree. Blend until well mixed.
Pour the fruit mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
Place the baking sheet in the oven. Let the fruit leather dry for 6-8 hours. The fruit leather is done when not sticky to the touch and peels away easily from the parchment or mat.
Once cooled, use a kitchen knife or scissors to cut the fruit leather into strips or as desired. Roll them up in parchment paper to store.
Store the fruit leather in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
