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Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather

Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather: Your Healthier Snack Upgrade

Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather is a nutritious, tasty snack that minimizes waste and is easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Dehydrating Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 strips
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 medium Apples Use varieties like Honey Crisp or Fuji.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Sweetener (optional) Honey or maple syrup if desired.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh is optimal.
For Dehydrating
  • 1 Parchment Paper or Silicone Mats For lining trays.
  • 1 Dehydrator or Oven Either works for drying.

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Medium Saupan
  • baking sheet
  • Dehydrator or Oven
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Mats

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash, core, and slice apples into quarters. Blend them with cinnamon and sweetener until smooth.
  2. Transfer the apple puree to a saucepan and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes until thickened.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour and spread the apple puree evenly about 1/8 inch thick.
  4. Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 140°F (60°C) for about 12 hours, or until pliable and not sticky.
  5. Once cooled, cut the fruit leather into strips, roll in parchment paper, and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stripCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Different apple varieties offer various flavors; consider testing combinations of sweet and tart apples for a balanced taste.

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