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MAKING FRUIT LEATHER
Sometimes referred to as Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit Strips or Fruit Jerky, fruit that is
pureed and dried in thin sheets becomes a tasty, chewy, candy-like snack we will
call fruit leather. You have probably sampled the commercial versions from the
market, but once you‘ve tasted it made fresh at home with quality fruit, you‘ll
never go back to store bought! Fruit leather is a good way to make use of leftover
or overripe fruit that might otherwise be discarded.
Making fruit leather is very easy. Start by thoroughly washing the fruit in cold
water and remove any stems or leaves left on the fruit. Remove the peel, skin,
pits, or seeds as necessary. Then just puree the fruit or fruit combination of your
choice, and add just enough liquid to the blender to make a smooth thick puree.
Honey, fruit juice or water can be used but don‘t make the mixture too thin or it
won‘t stay put on the dehydrator shelf. With fruits that have a high moisture level,
little or no liquid needs be added at all.
Since you are the cook, you get to taste the puree as you are making it. lt is not
only your privilege but an important part of the process, because if the puree
sweetness will concentrate when the leather is dry, so do not make it too sweet!
lt is best to use a fruit leather sheet designed for this purpose, but if not available,
you can line one half of each drying tray with plastic wrap. To maintain adequate
circulation, only half of each tray should be covered. If using more than one tray,
place the plastic on alternate halves of the trays in the stack. Remember that the
trays only go in one way, so stack the trays properly on the counter before lining
them to assure proper placement of the plastic wrap.
When drying sticky purees (bananas, for instance) spray a small amount of
vegetable oil spray on the fruit leather sheet or plastic wrap. After all fruit leather
sheet. Wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature. Spices, chopped nuts
several types of fruit together.
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