Description
These Healthy Homemade Fruit Roll Ups are a nutritious and delicious snack made from blended fresh fruit, honey, and lemon juice, dehydrated to a perfect chewy texture. They are easy to customize with your favorite fruits and sweeteners, and a great alternative to store-bought sugary snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Roll Ups Ingredients
- 2-3 cups fresh fruit (300 to 350 g), such as strawberries, mangoes, or peaches
- 2-3 tablespoons honey (can substitute with sugar or sugar substitute)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (30 mL)
Instructions
- Blend: Blend together all ingredients in a food processor or blender until the mixture is completely smooth. Taste the blend and adjust the sweetness as desired by adding more honey or sweetener.
- Spread: Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the blended fruit mixture into the pan and spread it out evenly to a thickness of about 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
- Dehydrate: Place the pan in an oven set at the lowest temperature possible, ideally between 140 to 170°F (60 to 75°C). Dehydrate the fruit for 4 to 6 hours, checking occasionally. The fruit leather is ready when the middle is no longer tacky and can be peeled off the parchment without sticking, ensuring it is fully set.
- Cool: Allow the fruit roll up to cool completely. Use clean scissors to trim off the edges and cut the roll into 1-inch wide strips. Roll each strip up tightly and enjoy your healthy homemade fruit roll ups!
Notes
- Thickness affects drying time: thinner spreads dry faster.
- Use ripe, sweet fruit for the best flavor and texture.
- Store rolls in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- Experiment with different fruits and sweeteners based on preference.
- If your oven cannot reach low temperatures, consider using a food dehydrator.
