Artificial Food Coloring Free Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
Most store-bought fruit snacks and roll-ups are loaded with synthetic dyes that give them their neon colors — but this homemade version gets every bit of its warm, burnished hue straight from real apples and Ceylon cinnamon. The ingredient list is refreshingly short: fresh apples, honey, lemon juice, and a whisper of ginger if you're feeling it. Cooking the apples down until they're completely soft before blending creates a silky-smooth purée that dries into a chewy, pliable leather with genuine depth of flavor. Ceylon cinnamon in particular brings a delicate, almost floral spice that makes this taste far more sophisticated than anything wrapped in crinkly plastic at the checkout aisle. The slow oven-drying process does all the heavy lifting, and the result peels away cleanly into strips that are genuinely satisfying to snack on. Roll them up in parchment, tuck them into a lunchbox, and feel good knowing exactly what went into every bite.
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8 servings
- 2 lbs apples (about 4 medium), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 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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