Easy Homemade Fruit Leather (Printable Version)
Smooth strawberry-mango blend baked until flexible, perfect for snacking or lunchboxes. Naturally sweet and portable.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 cup ripe mango, diced
→ Sweetener (optional)
03 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
# Directions:
01 - Set oven or dehydrator to 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Blend strawberries, mango, and sweetener, if using, in a blender until the mixture is completely smooth.
03 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the blended fruit mixture onto the prepared sheet and use a spatula to spread it evenly into a thin layer approximately 1/8 inch thick.
04 - Bake or dehydrate for 3 to 4 hours, checking periodically, until the surface is dry to the touch yet remains pliable and not brittle.
05 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
06 - Carefully peel the cooled fruit leather from the parchment. Slice into strips using scissors or a sharp knife and roll each strip as desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses just two main fruits and a blender nothing fancy required
- Perfect way to use up ripe fruit before it spoils
- Customizable with your favorite seasonal produce and sweeteners
- Naturally gluten free and allergy friendly for most families
- Stays fresh for weeks and packs easily for lunches or road trips
02 -
- Low calorie and naturally sweetened great for guilt free snacking
- Freezes beautifully for up to six months keep a stash for busy weeks
- Fun activity for kids with minimal mess basic tools only
03 -
- Always blend until completely smooth little bits can create uneven drying
- Thickness matters aim for an even sheet or you will get brittle edges and soft centers
- Let fruit leather cool before peeling or it may tear keep patient and you will get perfect rolls