Cinnamon Free Mango-Lime Fruit Leather
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this mango-lime fruit leather is the kind of snack that disappears fast. Fresh mango gets blended with lime juice, honey, a touch of ground ginger, and a pinch of sea salt before being spread thin and slow-dried in the oven until perfectly pliable. The result is chewy, intensely fruity, and genuinely satisfying — nothing like the artificially flavored strips you find at the store. For anyone avoiding cinnamon, this recipe is a breath of fresh air because warm spices like cinnamon are a go-to in most fruit leather recipes, and this one skips them entirely without sacrificing any depth. The ground ginger brings just enough warmth to make the flavor feel layered and interesting, while the lime zest option adds a little extra citrus punch. Rolling the finished strips in parchment keeps them from sticking together and makes them easy to grab on the go. It's a clean, simple project that pays off in a big way.
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8 servings
- 3 cups fresh or thawed frozen mango chunks (about 3 medium mangoes)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp lime zest (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, lime juice, honey, ground ginger, salt, and lime zest (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides once.
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