Nutmeg Free Cherry Fruit Leather
Tart-sweet and deeply fruity, this homemade cherry fruit leather is the kind of snack that disappears fast — whether you're packing lunchboxes or just need something to grab off the counter. Store-bought fruit leathers can be a minefield of unexpected spices and flavorings, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every chewy strip. The base is beautifully simple: blended cherries, a touch of honey, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice that brightens the whole thing. A low, slow oven does all the work, pulling moisture out of the purée over a few hours until you're left with a glossy, pliable sheet that peels away cleanly and rolls up like a dream. The optional Ceylon cinnamon adds a gentle warmth if you want it, but the recipe stands on its own without any additional spices — making it a genuinely safe, fuss-free choice for anyone avoiding certain warming spices like nutmeg. Eight strips come out of a single batch, and they're just as satisfying as anything you'd find in a foil pouch at the checkout line.
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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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