Paleo Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
Homemade fruit leather is one of those snacks that feels almost magical — real fruit transformed into a chewy, portable treat with nothing artificial in sight. This version leans on fresh apples, a touch of honey, and warm Ceylon cinnamon to deliver a flavor that's genuinely cozy and a little sophisticated. Store-bought fruit leather is notorious for sneaking in corn syrup, natural flavors, and preservatives that have no business being in a simple fruit snack, so making your own is a serious upgrade. The process is straightforward: cook the apples down until soft, blend everything silky smooth, spread it thin, and let the low oven do the slow, patient work of drying it out. Getting that 1/8-inch even layer is the real trick to consistent texture, and a silicone mat makes peeling it off completely effortless. Once it's cut into strips and rolled in parchment, you've got a week's worth of grab-and-go snacking that travels beautifully in a lunchbox or hiking pack. It's the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought the packaged stuff in the first place.
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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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