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Fruit leathers
These fun fruity snacks add a bit of playfulness to your day. They make a great addition to packed lunches. Try using different combinations of fruits that are in season to boost taste.
Ingredients
- frozen berries or other frozen fruits750 mL (3 cups)
- lemon juice30 mL (2 tbsp)
- maple syrup or honey30 mL (2 tbsp)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Preheat the oven to 75 °C (170 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
In a medium-sized pot, add all ingredients and warm over medium-low heat until fruit starts to break down and is warmed through, between 10 and 15 minutes.
Transfer mixture to a blender. Remove the centre piece of the blender lid; cover the hole with a kitchen cloth to prevent splashing and to allow heat to escape. Blend until smooth.
Spread mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet and place into the oven. Bake for 6 ½ to 8 hours, or until dry to the touch. The fruit leathers may be dry on the top before the bottom, so cut a small piece towards the middle to check for doneness.
Once cooked through, allow to cool and then using a pizza cutter, or knife, slice into rectangles.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Peel off the parchment paper before eating.
