Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 pounds of mixed fruit (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, mangoes)
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
4-6 hours
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Puree the fruit in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Add the honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the fruit puree and stir to combine.
- Spread the fruit puree evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 4-6 hours, or until the fruit leather is dry and no longer sticky.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 100 per serving
- Fat: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tart
- Chewy
- Refreshing
- Colorful
- A good source of vitamins and minerals
User Comments:
- "This fruit leather is delicious and so easy to make! I love that it's a healthy snack that my kids will actually eat."
- "I made this fruit leather for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright colors and chewy texture."
- "This fruit leather is the perfect summer snack. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to use up all of those ripe fruits."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can mash the fruit by hand.
- Be sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the fruit leather from sticking.
- Bake the fruit leather for the full 4-6 hours, or until it is completely dry. If the fruit leather is not dry enough, it will be sticky and difficult to handle.
- Fruit leather can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
