Easy Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups
A quick and wholesome snack made from pureed fruit dried into chewy, flavorful fruit leather strips. Perfect for kids’ lunchboxes and a healthy alternative to processed snacks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries, mangoes, raspberries, or a blend)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit (10 minutes): Wash and chop fresh fruit into chunks. If using frozen, thaw completely and drain excess water.
- Blend the Fruit (5 minutes): Place fruit, lemon juice, and optional honey and vanilla in a blender. Puree until completely smooth.
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet (5 minutes): Preheat oven to 140°F (60°C) or lowest setting. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Spread the Puree (5 minutes): Pour fruit puree onto the prepared sheet. Spread evenly about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick with a spatula.
- Dry the Fruit Leather (1.5 to 2 hours): Place sheet in oven or dehydrator. Check after 90 minutes; fruit should be leathery but pliable, not sticky or wet.
- Cool and Cut (10 minutes): Let fruit leather cool completely. Peel off gently and cut into strips with kitchen scissors or pizza cutter. Roll up or store flat in airtight container.
Notes
If fruit puree is too watery, cook gently on stove for 5-10 minutes to thicken before drying. Keep oven temperature low to avoid burning. Test one strip before cutting entire batch to ensure proper dryness. Store roll-ups in airtight containers or wrapped in parchment paper. Freeze flat between parchment sheets for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fruit roll-up stri
- Calories: 7090
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
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