AIP Friendly Cherry Fruit Leather
Sweet, chewy, and deeply fruity, this cherry fruit leather is the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is made from nothing but whole, compliant ingredients. Two pounds of fresh or frozen cherries get blended with a touch of honey, bright lemon juice, and an optional whisper of Ceylon cinnamon before being slow-dried in the oven until perfectly pliable. Store-bought fruit leathers are almost always loaded with additives, natural flavors, and sweeteners that make them a hard pass for anyone following a strict elimination protocol — this version sidesteps all of that with total transparency. The low-and-slow oven method does the heavy lifting, concentrating the cherry flavor into something genuinely candy-like without any grains, nightshades, or seed-based spices sneaking in. Straining the purée before spreading it gives you that smooth, professional texture that peels cleanly off the mat and rolls up beautifully. Each batch makes 8 strips, so it's easy to portion out for the week and stash in parchment for grab-and-go snacking. It's proof that healing-diet food doesn't have to feel like a compromise.
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8 servings
- 2 lb fresh or frozen pitted sweet or tart cherries, thawed if frozen
- 2 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°F (77°C), or as low as your oven will go (up to 200°F / 93°C). Line an 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the cherries, honey, lemon juice, and Ceylon cinnamon (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
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