Rice Free Cherry Fruit Leather
Fruit leather made from scratch hits differently than the packaged kind, and this cherry version is genuinely hard to stop eating. Sweet or tart cherries get blended with honey, a squeeze of lemon juice, and an optional whisper of Ceylon cinnamon before being spread thin and slow-dried in the oven until perfectly pliable. The result is intensely fruity, chewy, and naturally vibrant — no fillers, no additives, just real fruit doing its thing. Store-bought roll-ups often sneak in unexpected starches or thickeners, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every strip. The straining step is the secret here — it removes the fibrous solids and leaves you with a silky, even purée that dries into a smooth, glossy sheet rather than a lumpy mess. Once cooled and rolled in parchment, it slices into tidy strips that are just as fun for adults as they are for kids.
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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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