Looking for a delicious and healthy snack? Look no further than this simple and delightful homemade apricot fruit leather! With just a few fresh ingredients, you can whip up a tasty treat that's perfect for packing in lunches or enjoying as a guilt-free dessert.
This Apricot Fruit Leather recipe is especially close to my heart because it reminds me of summertime and the sweet essence of ripe apricots. Making fruit leather is not only a fun way to preserve fruit but also evokes nostalgia for sunny days spent enjoying nature's candy. Plus, it's a fun kitchen project that you can do with kids or friends!
Recipe Ingredients
Fresh Apricots: 6-7, peeled, cored, and chopped.
Sugar: ¼ cup, to sweeten the puree.
Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed for a zesty kick.
Peel, core and chop apricots
Process with sugar and lemon juice until smooth puree.
Pour the apricot puree in a thin layer around ⅛" to ¼" thick.
Place in a preheated oven at 180˚F for about 5-6 hours
Tips and Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Choose ripe apricots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Store your fruit leather in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Experiment with flavor by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the puree.
- Cut the fruit leather into fun shapes for kids or roll them up as a convenient snack!
Apricot Fruit Leather
Ingredients
- 6-7 Fresh apricot
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core and chop apricots
- Add chopped apricot, ½ cup sugar and lemon juice to the food processor and process until smooth puree.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the apricot puree in a thin layer around ⅛" to ¼" thick.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180˚F for about 5-6 hours or center is no longer gooey and it has a fruit leather consistency.
- When leather has cooled, cut into strips and roll.
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