Carrageenan Free Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
Warm baked apples, honey, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — this homemade fruit leather tastes like autumn rolled up into a chewy, portable snack. Store-bought fruit leathers and roll-ups are notorious for sneaking in additives and thickeners, including carrageenan, which shows up in more processed snacks than most people realize. This recipe keeps things completely clean: just real apples, a touch of honey, fresh lemon juice, and spice, cooked down and slow-dried in your own oven. The trick is spreading the purée into a thin, even layer so it dries uniformly — no sticky patches, no guesswork, just a smooth, peel-able sheet that comes off the mat cleanly. A little optional ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a bit more grown-up. Kids and adults both go for these strips, and knowing exactly what went into them makes every bite that much better.
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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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