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Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather

Homemade Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather for Healthy Snacking

This delicious Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather is a wholesome snack that's easy to make and perfect for kids.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 strips
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Mixture
  • 4 medium Peeled, Chopped Apples Mix different apple varieties for a complex taste.
  • 1/2 cup Water Essential for cooking the apples.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be swapped for honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Feel free to experiment with other spices.
For Baking
  • 1 sheet Parchment Paper Crucial for lining your baking sheet.
  • 1 piece Baking Sheet For even spreading of the fruit mixture.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula
  • Kitchen scissors or pizza cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash, peel, and chop 4 medium-sized apples into small pieces and place them in a medium saucepan.
  2. Pour in 1/2 cup of water, cover, and simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes until the apples are tender.
  3. Add in 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, stir well, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Transfer the apple mixture to a blender and blend until ultra-smooth.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, pour the mixture onto it, and spread it evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. Preheat your oven to 170°F and bake for 2 to 3 hours, checking for doneness every 20-30 minutes.
  7. Once cooled, cut the fruit leather into strips and store them flat in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stripCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. For longer preservation, freeze individual rolls wrapped in plastic wrap.

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