How To Make Homemade Fruit Leather Without a Dehydrator

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Apple Spice Fruit Leather

Yields one 11"x17" pan of fruit leather

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 5-8 hours at 170°F

INGREDIENTS

1 25-ounce jar of

1/2 teaspoon

1/4 teaspoon

1/8 teaspoon

1/8 teaspoon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 170°F.
2. Line an 11"x17" jelly-roll pan or lipped cookie sheet with greased parchment paper (wax paper will smoke in the oven) or a silicone baking mat.
3. Spread the puree until it's about 1/4" thick. Pick up the pan and tilt back and forth until it's evenly distributed.
4. Bake in the oven for 5-8 hours. Rotate the pan halfway during the baking time to ensure even drying. Timing will vary depending on the fruit used. It's ready when it's smooth and non-tacky.
5. Let it cool, then cut in strips with scissors or a pizza cutter. Stack or roll them and store in an airtight container or a zipper storage bag.

Tip: Store in a cool, dry place. You can store fruit leather for up to a year in the freezer, six months in the refrigerator or a few weeks at room temperature.