AIP Friendly Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
Few snacks hit that sweet-and-spiced spot quite like a chewy, homemade fruit leather, and this apple-cinnamon version is genuinely hard to stop eating. Every ingredient here — fresh apples, raw honey, Ceylon cinnamon, a squeeze of lemon — is clean and protocol-friendly, so there's no squinting at labels or second-guessing what's hiding in a store-bought version. Ceylon cinnamon is the real star of the spice blend; it's the milder, more delicate variety that brings warmth without any harsh bite, and it pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of cooked-down apples. The process is low-effort and mostly hands-off: you simmer, blend, spread, and let the oven do the slow work over a few hours. The result is a glossy, peel-and-roll snack that makes eight satisfying strips — perfect for lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon pick-me-up when you need something sweet but grounding. Stored in parchment and tucked into an airtight container, they'll keep for a week at room temperature or a full month in the fridge, so batch-making is absolutely worth it.
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8 servings
- 2 lbs apples (about 4 medium), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°F (77°C). If your oven's lowest setting is 200°F (93°C), set it there and prop the door open slightly with a wooden spoon. Line an 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the chopped apples, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, lemon juice, and ground ginger (if using) in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely soft and beginning to break down, about 12–15 minutes.
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