Pork Free Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather

Chewy, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade fruit leather is the kind of wholesome snack that disappears fast. Tender apples are simmered down with honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and a bright hit of lemon juice before being blended into a silky purée and slow-dried in the oven until perfectly pliable. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the standard supermarket variety, and it pairs beautifully with the apple's natural sweetness without needing much else. The whole process is refreshingly straightforward — just fruit, a handful of pantry staples, and a little patience while the oven does its thing. Store-bought fruit snacks can be a minefield of mystery additives and shared processing lines, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every strip. Cut into neat rolls and wrapped in parchment, these keep well at room temperature for a week or in the fridge for up to a month, making them ideal for lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon pick-me-up.

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