Homemade Fruit Roll Ups (Print Version)
Sweet, chewy fruit roll ups made with real fruit, honey, and lemon juice. A healthy snack without preservatives.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, mango, raspberries, blueberries, peaches or mixed fruit
02 - 2–3 tbsp honey, maple syrup or agave syrup
03 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 170°F or set dehydrator to 135°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - Combine fruit, sweetener and lemon juice in blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Pour fruit puree onto prepared baking sheet. Spread with spatula into even layer about 1/8-inch thick.
04 - Place in oven or dehydrator. Dry for 4–6 hours until puree is no longer sticky and peels away easily from liner.
05 - Remove from oven and cool completely. Peel fruit leather off liner and transfer to cutting board.
06 - Cut into strips using sharp knife or scissors. Roll each strip in parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pure fruit flavor is so much brighter than anything store bought
- Kids get genuinely excited to watch berries transform into chewy strips
02 -
- Thin spots dry faster and can become brittle which affects the whole roll
- Slightly underdone is better than overdone you can always return it to the oven
03 -
- Use a ruler when spreading to ensure even thickness
- Let the dried fruit cool completely before peeling or it may tear