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Homemade Peach Fruit Leather Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving (approximately one 9x13 inch sheet of fruit leather)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Homemade Fruit Leather recipe transforms fresh peaches into a delicious, chewy, and naturally sweet snack. Using simple ingredients like fresh peaches, maple syrup, and lemon juice, this fruit leather is easy to prepare and can be dried either in a low-temperature oven or a food dehydrator. Perfect for a healthy, portable treat, the fruit leather preserves the bright flavors of peaches in a convenient snack form.

Ingredients

Fruit Leather Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups Fresh Peaches (approximately 5 peaches)
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (White Sugar or Honey can be used as alternatives)
  • 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice (or lime juice)

Instructions

  1. Wash the Peaches: Thoroughly wash the peaches under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
  2. Prepare the Peaches: Slice the peaches in half and carefully remove the pits.
  3. Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the peeled peaches, maple syrup, and lemon juice.
  4. Puree the Mixture: Blend until you achieve a very smooth puree consistency.
  5. Adjust Sweetness: Taste the puree and add additional maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter; blend again briefly if adding more sweetener.
  6. Prepare the Drying Surface: Line a baking sheet or dehydrator pans with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  7. Spread the Puree: Spread the fruit puree evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness on the prepared surface.
  8. Dry in Oven (Option 1): Place the baking sheet on the lowest oven setting possible, ideally below 175°F (79°C).
  9. Rotate Pans: Rotate the pans after a couple of hours to ensure even drying.
  10. Cook Duration: Dry in the oven for approximately 6 hours, checking periodically.
  11. Check Dryness: The fruit leather is done when it is darker in color and no longer sticky, tacky, or wet to the touch.
  12. Continue Drying if Needed: If not fully dry, continue cooking, checking every hour until the desired texture is reached.
  13. Remove from Oven: Take the fruit leather out of the oven once fully dry.
  14. Spread Puree for Dehydrator (Option 2): Spread the fruit puree to the same 1/4 inch thickness on dehydrator trays lined with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  15. Set Dehydrator Temperature: Set dehydrator to 135°F (57°C), the optimal setting for fruit.
  16. Dehydrate Duration: Stack the trays and let the fruit leather dry for approximately 6 hours.
  17. Check Dehydrator Leather: After 6 hours, check if the fruit leather is fully dry, looking for it to be no longer sticky or wet.
  18. Continue Dehydration if Needed: If necessary, continue drying and check hourly until the leather reaches the right texture.
  19. Remove from Dehydrator: Remove fruit leather from dehydrator when fully dried and ready to store or enjoy.

Notes

  • You can substitute maple syrup with white sugar or honey depending on your preference.
  • Ensure the puree is spread evenly for uniform drying and better texture.
  • If using an oven, keep the temperature as low as possible to avoid cooking rather than drying.
  • Rotate trays occasionally in the oven to prevent uneven drying or burning.
  • Fruit leather can be stored rolled up in parchment paper and kept in an airtight container for several weeks.
  • Lemon juice helps preserve color and adds a slight tang to enhance flavor.
  • Thickness of puree affects drying time; thinner layers dry faster but may be more fragile.
  • If you don’t have a dehydrator, the oven method produces excellent results with patience.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/homemade-peach-fruit-leather-recipe/