Favorite fruit leather

1. Wash and pat dry fruit. Pit / core and cube into medium pieces.
2. Add fruit to medium pan (with a thicker bottom to avoid burning fruit.)
3. Add 2 tbsp water and lemon juice. Turn on medium heat and cover.
4. Let simmer 12 – 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples are softened (fork tender.)
5. Using an immersion blender (leather with be a little chunkier with immersion) or high speed blender, pulse fruit until smooth.

Oven method

1. Preheat oven to 225°.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Pour out fruit mixture and spread evenly across the tray with a spatula, about 1/8″ thick.
4. Bake for approx 3 hours, checking after two and turning the tray. Finished fruit leather should be slightly sticky to the touch but not wet. Add an additional 30 minutes, as needed.

Dehydrator method

1. Cut parchment paper to dehydrator tray size and line tray.
2. Pour blended fruit onto tray and smooth out with a spoon or spatula.
3. Place in dehydrator (I did 145°) for 8 – 10 hours. Finished fruit leather should be slightly sticky to the touch but not wet.

1. Once dry, let cool completely.
2. Using scissors, cut the leather (keeping it on the parchment paper) into strips, long ways. You can cut off extra paper or any over-cooked corners. Once cut, roll into spirals and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
3. These should last about 2 – 3 weeks on the shelf in a container with a tight fitting lid. Can also store in the fridge.