Ever wondered the easiest way to make Fruit Leather? Or did you even know that making Fruit Leather is actually ridiculously easy?!
Indeed, Fruit Leather is one of the easiest snacks you can make. Many recipes call for added sugar, but in our experience, none is necessary!
Also, making Fruit Leather at home costs only pennies. And it is a great way to use up fruit that is almost ready for the compost pile! Store-bought fruit leather is super convenient, so I definitely take advantage of this option from time to time and buy them for ease when we’re on the road for ball games. But if I can make it at home instead, I do.
Tips for Making Fruit Leather
- The easiest way to make fruit leather is to spread leftover applesauce on your pan and dehydrate per the instructions below.
- Peaches, nectarines, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and watermelon are also great choices for Homemade Fruit Leather.
- I avoid pineapple for fruit leather as it tends to be too stringy.
- We’ve found that bananas by themselves don’t make a great fruit leather. But blending pureed bananas with other pureed fruit is a winner!
- Speaking of mixing fruit together, we like mixing a variety of fruit to make more exciting fruit leather options.
- Use a high power blender to turn your fruit into a super smooth and spreadable puree. Otherwise you might end up with chunky fruit leather. :)
The Easiest Way to Make Fruit Leather
We’ve got more detailed info below. But here are the basic instructions so you can see how simple this is!
- Puree fruit.
- Spread mixture onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 4-10 hours at 170 degrees.
The Easiest Way to Make Fruit Leather
- Approximately 1 cup fruit
- In a high power blender, puree fruit until smooth.
- Spread pureed fruit onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet, making sure the fruit is no more than ⅛ inch thick.
- Dehydrate in a 170 oven for 4-10 hours or until the entire sheet is no longer wet.
- (Mine tends to dehydrate from the outside in. Once the middle is dry, the fruit leather is done!
Have you ever tried to make fruit leather? What are your favorite flavors and fruit combinations?
