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June 27, 2013

Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather

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Skip the boxed fruit roll-ups and make your own with this recipe for Strawberry Fruit Leather that uses real fresh fruit and honey.

My next door neighbor and I used to swap food.

It started with a loaf of Oatmeal Yogurt Bread I brought them when they first moved in. Then she made us some homemade cookies. I gave her a jar of granola, she returned the jar full of from-scratch lentil soup. She loved to bake and try new recipes as much as I did. Sometimes she’d send one of her little girls over with a paper plate full of cupcakes. Or we’d meet in her driveway and share a new ice pop recipe with our kids.

When she told me last summer that they were moving to another state, I cried. Then I cried at their going away party. And I cried when we said goodbye. I didn’t just cry because they were some of the best neighbors we’d ever had, but also because I loved our swaps. I loved knowing that when I found a great new recipe, she’d be just as excited about it as I would be. That made life just a little bit sweeter.

This strawberry fruit leather recipe is just the kind of thing I’d share with her and her girls. If she were here, I’d have texted her from my kitchen: “Third batch of fruit leathers. Got the sweetness just right. Sending Sam over with some now!”

Homemade strawberry fruit leather

Here’s how I made them: Puree strawberries and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Pour into a deep saucepan (mixture will bubble while cooking so be sure to use a deep one) and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Toward the end of the cooking time, stir in honey.

Spread mixture on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or similar baking mat and bang pan on the counter to evenly distribute mixture. Bake at 170 degrees for 2-4 hours, checking on it frequently, until leather is tacky but doesn’t stick to your finger (the center will be the last section to set). Slice with a knife or pizza cutter.

Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather

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Strawberry Fruit Leather

Strawberry Fruit Leather

Yield: 10 leathers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Skip the boxed fruit roll-ups and make your own with this recipe for Strawberry Fruit Leather that uses real fresh fruit and honey.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Puree strawberries and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and pour into saucepan (it will bubble quite a bit while cooking, so use a deep saucepan).
  2. Cook on the stove over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Toward the end of cooking, stir in honey.
  3. Pour onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or similar baking mat.
  4. Spread into a thin layer (but not thin enough that you can see through it).
  5. Bake at 170 degrees for 2-4 hours, until you touch the center and it's tacky but doesn't stick to your fingers. Slice with a knife or pizza cutter.
  6. Place strips of fruit leather on wax paper and roll. Store in airtight container.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 leathers Serving Size: 1 leather
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 31Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 0g
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  1. Beth Stark says

    June 27, 2013 at 10:29 am

    These look awesome! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer Hatfield (@TherapyLearnSvc) says

    June 27, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Love a great recipe for a substitute of a much beloved processed treat. Looks easy too. I’ve been meaning to give fruit leather a go but haven’t yet. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Amelia says

    June 27, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    I’ve been wanting to make this but didn’t have a recipe so this is great timing – thanks!

    Reply
    • Sally says

      June 27, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      Amelia, Jennifer, and Beth–let me know how it goes for you!

      Reply
  4. Lori says

    June 28, 2013 at 4:11 am

    Love this! I will have to try it.

    Reply
  5. Serena Ball says

    June 28, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    Sally, I had tears in my eyes reading this. This WAS me and my neibor then I moved away!! Ive missed her so for the 6 months Ive been gone. Guess its good we can share recipes and bites with our virtual friends!

    Reply
    • Sally says

      June 28, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      Serena–glad to hear there are other neighbors out there with that same kind of friendship. Bet she misses you a lot too! And yes, our virtual friends are pretty nice too, and not quite so many calories involved… 😉

      Reply
  6. Alexis @ Hummusapien says

    June 29, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Love this! I bet it would be so amazing with fresh farmer’s market strawberries! Add it to the list of why I REALLY need to buy a silipat 🙂

    Reply
    • Sally says

      July 1, 2013 at 10:00 am

      I use my Silpat a lot–so it’s definitely worth it!

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    September 4, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    I tried these and can tell they would be delicious when properly cooked. However, my oven (gas) doesn’t go below 275. If I try to set it any lower, it shuts off. And at 275, the outside edges of the fruit leather burn while the center goes uncooked. Any tips on how to adjust the recipe so it will work in a hotter oven?

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    • Sally says

      September 4, 2013 at 8:26 pm

      Amy–I did a quick Google search and came up with this: http://howsweeteritis.blogspot.com/2011/05/homemade-fruit-leather.html
      She says you can cook it for just 30 minutes in a 275 degree oven, then shut off the oven and keep it in there (with oven door closed obviously) for 8-10 hours. Her recipe uses slightly less fruit (2 cups vs. 3) FYI, so it may be thinner. If you try it, let me know how it goes!

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      • Amy says

        September 4, 2013 at 8:30 pm

        Thanks so much! I’ll give that a try.

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  8. Sangida says

    December 17, 2013 at 4:45 am

    Thanks ……Strawberry

    Reply
  9. Sangida says

    December 17, 2013 at 5:23 am

    Sally, I had tears in my eyes reading this. This WAS me and my neibor then I moved away!! Ive missed her so for the 6 months Ive been gone. Guess its good we can share recipes and bites with our virtual friends! strawberry

    Reply
  10. Cynthia says

    March 30, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    How high should the stove be at when cooking the purée? Medium-high?

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    • Sally says

      March 31, 2014 at 9:12 am

      Medium to medium-high. Just make sure to stir it constantly so it doesn’t scorch or burn.

      Reply
  11. Carrie says

    April 18, 2015 at 7:05 am

    Is it possible to make this with a sugar substitute? My 10 year old daughter has a significant weight issue and high insulin levels so I have to really control her sugar intake. I think this would be a great snack for her but I would like to use Swerve or Stevia etc. Thanks for your help.

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    • Sally says

      April 20, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Hi Carrie–I’m assuming you could use a sugar substitute, though keep in mind that it would still have a high sugar content because of the natural sugar in strawberries. Dried fruit in general has a higher carb/sugar content because it’s a concentrated source.

      Reply
  12. Florence says

    February 18, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Can you use frozen fruit?

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    • Sally says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      I would think you could but I have not tried that.

      Reply
  13. Nicole Churchill says

    August 25, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    How long will these last in the air tight container?

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    • Sally says

      August 25, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Two or three days. More than that and I’d eat them or move them to the fridge. 🙂

      Reply

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