Gluten Free Apricot Fruit Leather
Homemade fruit leather hits differently when it's made from real, ripe apricots rather than the mystery-ingredient rolls you find at the checkout aisle. This version blends fresh apricots with honey, a squeeze of lemon juice, and an optional pinch of ground ginger into a silky-smooth puree that bakes low and slow into chewy, tangy perfection. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. The slow oven method — just 170°F for a few hours — does all the heavy lifting, transforming that bright orange puree into a matte, peel-and-eat sheet with a gorgeous amber color. Spreading the puree to an even 1/8-inch layer is the real trick to getting that satisfying, uniform chew without any cracked or tacky spots. Once it cools, you just cut it into strips and you've got a snack that's genuinely better than anything wrapped in plastic at the store. Kids love it, adults sneak it, and it disappears faster than you'd expect.
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8 servings
- 2 lb fresh apricots, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°F (77°C). Line an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. If using parchment paper, lightly coat it with a thin film of coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- 2
Combine the apricot halves, honey, lemon juice, and ground ginger (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides once. The puree should be pourable and free of any fibrous chunks.
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