Fruit leather is a great way to use up "seconds" or fruit that is nearing it's prime. The appearance of the fruit doesn't matter and this is when they have the sweetest flavor.
Course
Snack
Cuisine
American
Keyword
homemde fruit leather, how to make fruit leather, peach fruit leather recipe
Prep Time2hours
Cook Time2hours
Total Time4hours
Servings10servings
Calories67kcal
AuthorJanet Barton
Ingredients
4cupspeach puree4-6 peaches depending on size
1/2teaspoonascorbic acid or fruit fresh
1tablespoonraw honey
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Line one baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
Wash peaches. Remove pits and skins if blemished. Put peaches, ascorbic acid and honey in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Carefully pour puree onto prepared baking sheet then smooth puree evenly into a rectangle. Make sure not to let the puree go completely to the edges of the parchment or mat. Place in preheated oven and bake for 2-4 hours. After 2 hours check every 15 min. Press finger onto leather. Leather should feel dry to the touch and not stick to fingers.
Allow to cool 2-3 hours. Once leather is cool remove from mat and cut into desired size strips. Cut strips of parchment the same size and roll leather onto the parchment paper. Store in an airtight container.
Makes 9-10 that have been cut into 1 1/4-inch strips.
Nutrition Facts
Peach Fruit Leather
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 171mg5%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 1105IU22%
Vitamin C 37.1mg45%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.