Artificial Flavors Free Mango Fruit Leather
Fruit leather from the store is almost always loaded with "natural and artificial flavors," corn syrup, and dyes that have no business being in something that's supposed to taste like mango. This homemade version skips all of that — the only ingredients doing the work here are real mango, honey, fresh lime juice, and a little grated ginger for warmth. The result is intensely fruity, chewy, and bright, with a flavor that actually tastes like the fruit it came from. A touch of turmeric is optional but gives the leather a gorgeous golden hue without adding any artificial color. The process is low and slow in the oven, letting the puree dry into a pliable, peel-and-roll sheet that you cut into strips and wrap in parchment — just like the packaged kind, but genuinely clean. It's a snack you can hand to kids or toss in a bag without reading a label twice.
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8 servings
- 3 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks, thawed if frozen
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°F (77°C). If your oven's lowest setting is 200°F (93°C), set it there and prop the door open slightly with a wooden spoon. Line an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the mango chunks, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and turmeric (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides once. The puree should be pourable and free of any fibrous lumps.
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