Rice Free Apricot Fruit Leather
Fruit leather made from scratch is one of those projects that feels almost too simple for how impressive the results are. Fresh apricots get blended with honey, a squeeze of lemon juice, and an optional pinch of ground ginger before being spread into a thin, even layer and slow-dried in the oven until the surface turns a deep, jewel-toned amber. The flavor is intensely fruity and naturally sweet — nothing like the waxy, artificial strips you find in convenience store checkout aisles. Because the entire recipe is built around whole fruit and pantry staples, there's no grain, starch, or filler of any kind hiding in the mix. Getting the layer to an even 1/8-inch thickness is the one technique worth paying attention to, since uniform spreading is what gives you that perfectly pliable, chewy texture from edge to edge. Once cooled, the leather peels cleanly and cuts into tidy strips that are just as good tucked into a lunchbox as they are eaten straight off the cutting board.
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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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