Pork Free Cherry Fruit Leather
Homemade fruit leather is one of those snacks that feels almost magical — just a handful of real ingredients transformed into something chewy, vibrant, and genuinely craveable. Sweet or tart cherries get blended with honey, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and an optional whisper of Ceylon cinnamon before being spread thin and slow-dried in the oven until perfectly pliable. The straining step is the secret weapon here, giving you a silky-smooth purée that dries evenly and peels off the mat in one gorgeous, glossy sheet. Store-bought fruit snacks are often loaded with additives and mystery ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in — and what's staying out. The result is a naturally sweet, deeply fruity strip that tastes like concentrated cherry in the best possible way. Roll them up in parchment, slice into strips, and you've got a snack that works just as well in a lunchbox as it does on a hiking trail.
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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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