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Fruit leathers
These fun fruity snacks add a bit of playfulness to your day. They make a great addition to packed lunches. Try using different combinations of fruits that are in season to boost taste.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
420 min
Servings
10
Ingredients
- 750 mL (3 cups) frozen berries or other frozen fruits
- 30 mL (2 tbsp) lemon juice
- 30 mL (2 tbsp) maple syrup or honey
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 75 °C (170 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a medium-sized pot, add all ingredients and warm over medium-low heat until fruit starts to break down and is warmed through, between 10 and 15 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a blender. Remove the centre piece of the blender lid; cover the hole with a kitchen cloth to prevent splashing and to allow heat to escape. Blend until smooth.
- Spread mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet and place into the oven. Bake for 6 ½ to 8 hours, or until dry to the touch. The fruit leathers may be dry on the top before the bottom, so cut a small piece towards the middle to check for doneness.
- Once cooked through, allow to cool and then using a pizza cutter, or knife, slice into rectangles.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Peel off the parchment paper before eating.
Recipe contributed by the Public Health Agency of Canada, Nutrition North Canada – Nutrition Education Initiatives
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Tips
- Use any combination of frozen fruits you have at home.
- Try adding a pinch of ground cinnamon or ground ginger for flavour!
- For added fibre, stir in some chia seeds!
- Little chefs can use cookie cutters to cut the fruit leathers into fun shapes like stars or hearts.
