Yeast Free Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather

Fruit leather sounds like a snack-aisle treat, but making it at home means you know exactly what's in every chewy, sweet strip. This version leans on ripe apples, a touch of honey, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice — nothing more, nothing less. Because the whole process is just cooking down real fruit and slow-drying it in the oven, there's no need for any leavening agents, additives, or fermented ingredients that can sneak into packaged versions. The Ceylon cinnamon is a nice detail here — it's noticeably softer and more floral than the standard grocery-store variety, and it pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the apples. Spreading the purée thin and even is the real trick to getting that satisfying peel-and-roll texture, so don't rush the spatula work. Once it's done, you can cut it into strips, roll them in parchment, and stash them for up to a month in the fridge — which means you can batch-make a whole tray and snack on it all week long.

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