Spice Free Cherry Fruit Leather
Sweet, chewy, and bursting with real cherry flavor, this homemade fruit leather is a snack that feels indulgent but comes together with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to spices, packaged fruit snacks and store-bought leathers can be a minefield of hidden seasonings, natural flavors, and mystery additives — making this from-scratch version a genuinely satisfying alternative. The base is simply blended cherries, honey, and a squeeze of lemon juice, so you know exactly what's going into every strip. The Ceylon cinnamon is listed as optional, which makes it easy to leave out entirely if you're keeping things completely spice-free. Straining the purée before spreading it gives the finished leather a smooth, even texture that dries beautifully in a low oven. Once it peels cleanly off the mat and gets rolled up in parchment, you've got a naturally sweet, portable snack that's as fun to make as it is to eat.
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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)
Can be omittedceylon cinnamon
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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