Homemade Fruit Roll Ups (Printable version)
Sweet, chewy fruit snacks made with pure fruit puree. A healthy, fun treat that's naturally gluten-free and vegan.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, mango, raspberries, blueberries, peaches or mixed fruit
02 - 2-3 tablespoons honey, maple syrup or agave syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 170°F or set dehydrator to 135°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - Combine fruit, sweetener and lemon juice in blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and uniform.
03 - Pour fruit puree onto prepared baking sheet. Use spatula to spread into even layer approximately 1/8-inch thick.
04 - Place baking sheet in oven or dehydrator. Dry for 4-6 hours until puree is no longer sticky and peels away easily from liner.
05 - Remove from heat and let cool completely. Peel fruit leather off liner and transfer to cutting board.
06 - Cut into strips using sharp knife or kitchen scissors. Roll each strip in parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- My kids actually cheered when they saw these drying in the window and now beg to help make them
- You control exactly what goes into them no mystery ingredients or artificial dyes
- They cost a fraction of the price and taste infinitely better than anything from a package
02 -
- The drying time varies wildly based on humidity and fruit water content so start checking early
- If your puree is too thick it will take forever to dry but too thin and it becomes brittle and hard to roll
- Silicone mats work better than parchment for peeling but both will get the job done
03 -
- Set a timer for every hour after the first 4 hours so you dont accidentally over dry them
- Frozen fruit works perfectly so you can make these year round without waiting for summer