Fruit Leather

This is YUUUMMMMY! We made this for Vacation Bible School, and it was a big hit! This is a perfect snack that is completely healthy! Just roll 'em up and stick 'em in a bag.

Ingredients:

3 C unsweetened applesauce

1 pound fruit of your choice (fresh or frozen)

2-3 T 100% juice concentrate

Instructions:

Preheat oven to lowest setting (170-200), and line a cookie sheet with parchment. Blend all ingredients. Spread the puree over the parchment-lined cookie sheet, about 1/4 inch thick. Bake in the oven for 4-8 hours. When fruit is no longer sticky to the touch remove from the oven. It should be dry but not crisp. use a sharp knife or scissors to cut into strips.

You can also do this in a dehydrator. I have an Excalibur dehydrator with liners for wet things like this. I spread it on and dehydrate it at 130 degrees for 8-10 hours. I did have trouble with the three different flavors wanting to separate as they dried. I had to smear more puree on where it was separating and keep drying it. Its easier to just do one flavor. :)

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