Barley Free Cherry Fruit Leather
Tart-sweet and deeply fruity, this homemade cherry fruit leather is the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is made from nothing but real, whole ingredients. Cherries, a drizzle of honey, a squeeze of lemon, and an optional whisper of Ceylon cinnamon go into the blender — that's genuinely it. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, store-bought fruit snacks can be a minefield of unexpected additives and starchy fillers, so making your own is a satisfying way to take back control. The purée gets strained smooth, spread thin, and slow-dried in the oven until it's perfectly pliable and peels away clean — no special equipment beyond a baking sheet and a silicone mat or parchment. The result is chewy, glossy strips with an intense cherry flavor that tastes like summer concentrated into a roll. Kids go absolutely wild for these, and honestly, so do adults who find themselves sneaking a strip before the pan even cools.
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8 servings
- 2 lb fresh or frozen pitted sweet or tart cherries, thawed if frozen
- 2 tbsp honey
- 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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