Recipes: Making Fruit Leather

Fruit leather can be very expensive from packages at the store (up to $6.00/ lb. for roll-ups) Fruit leather can be made from fresh, thawed frozen, or even drained canned fruit.

Simply puree the fruit with a blender, food processor or by mashing. Two cups of fruit puree makes a good batch of fruit leather. If desired, add 1 T. of lemon juice to prevent discoloration for light colored fruits. Avoid adding liquid as it will take longer for the fruit leather to dry. The consistency should be like applesauce.

Drying Methods

Dry in a dehydrator on a plastic tray and follow manufacturer’s directions or pour onto a cookie sheet lined with plastic wrap or greased with oil or spray until it is 1/8-1/4” thick. Spread as evenly as possible.

Oven method 1: Place tray in 175 degree oven with door slightly open for 3 hours. If bottom isn’t dry, flip and continue drying.

Oven method 2: Place tray in 275 degree oven with door closed for 30-35 minutes. Then turn off the oven, leave the door closed , and let dry overnight or for at least 8-10 hours.