Black Pepper Free Ceylon Cinnamon & Vanilla Fruit Leather

Fruit leather sounds like a simple snack, but most store-bought versions are loaded with mystery spices and seasoning blends that can easily hide unwanted heat or peppery notes. This homemade version keeps things beautifully clean — just ripe strawberries, blueberries, and peaches blended with honey, lemon juice, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and vanilla powder. Ceylon cinnamon is a smart choice here because it's naturally mild and sweet, nothing sharp or biting, which makes it a perfect fit when you're keeping your food free from pepper and its relatives. The slow oven-drying process transforms that bright, fruity purée into a chewy, glossy strip with concentrated flavor that tastes genuinely indulgent. Straining the blended fruit before spreading it gives the finished leather a silky, even texture that rolls up cleanly and snaps with just the right amount of chew. Cut into strips and rolled in parchment, these are just as satisfying to pack in a lunchbox as they are to sneak straight from the container. Once you see how easy it is to control exactly what goes into your snacks, it's hard to go back to the packaged stuff.

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