Healthy Homemade Fruit Roll Ups
A healthy take on a childhood favorite! Made with 3 simple ingredients.
Equipment
- Pot or pan
- Blender or Food Processor: For pureeing the fruit
- Dehydrator: Essential for removing moisture and creating the desired texture
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Sheets: Prevents sticking during the dehydration process
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruit Choose ripe fruits such as apples, strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, or a mix for a burst of flavors.
- Natural Sweetener Optional depending on the sweetness of the fruit. Consider honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
- Lemon Juice Enhances flavor and acts as a natural preservative.
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash, peel (if necessary), and chop the fruit into small pieces.
- Cook fruit on stove top with a splash of water until soft. This helps speed up dehydrator time and helps prevent the fruit roll ups from being brittle.
- Blend or Process: Puree the fruit until smooth, adding lemon juice and sweetener if desired.
- Spread on Dehydrator Sheets: Line the dehydrator trays with parchment paper or silicone sheets. Evenly spread the fruit puree onto the sheets.
- Dehydrate: Set the dehydrator to a low temperature (around 135°F or 57°C) and let it run for 4-6 hours, or until the fruit leather is no longer sticky.
- Cut and Roll: Once dehydrated, cut the fruit leather into strips and roll them up. Store in an airtight container.