Walnut Free Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
Warm baked apples, honey, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon come together in a chewy, naturally sweet snack that feels like autumn rolled up into a strip. This is the kind of homemade treat that puts store-bought fruit snacks to shame — no mystery ingredients, no shared-facility warnings, just pure fruit goodness you made yourself. The process is surprisingly hands-off: cook the apples down until they're silky, blend everything smooth, spread it thin, and let the low oven do the slow, gentle work. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than regular cinnamon, and a little lemon juice keeps the flavor bright and balanced. Once it's peeled off the mat and sliced into strips, it rolls up beautifully in parchment for easy snacking all week long. It's a genuinely satisfying project for a lazy afternoon, and the results disappear fast — consider making a double batch.
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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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