Turmeric 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, wholesome ingredients. For anyone navigating a low-spice or anti-inflammatory diet that avoids certain warming spices like turmeric, store-bought fruit snacks can be a minefield of unexpected additives and colorings. Here, you control every single thing that goes into it — just cherries, honey, lemon juice, and an optional touch of Ceylon cinnamon if you want a gentle hint of warmth. The slow oven-drying process transforms the blended, strained purée into a glossy, pliable sheet that peels away cleanly and rolls up beautifully into perfectly portioned strips. It's chewy, bright, and genuinely satisfying in a way that crinkly plastic-wrapped fruit snacks never quite manage. Whether you use fresh summer cherries or a bag pulled from the freezer, the result is a vibrant, naturally colored treat that tastes like the real thing — because it is.
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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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