Macadamia Free Mango-Lime Fruit Leather
Bright, tangy, and just the right amount of chewy, this mango-lime fruit leather is the kind of homemade snack that makes store-bought versions feel completely unnecessary. 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 a vibrant, glossy strip of concentrated tropical flavor that tastes like sunshine in snack form. Because everything is made from scratch with whole, simple ingredients, you have complete control over what goes into it — no mystery additives, no shared production lines, no guesswork. Getting the layer an even 1/8 inch thick is the real key to success here, so take your time with the spatula and you'll be rewarded with leather that peels cleanly and rolls up beautifully. Each strip gets wrapped in parchment to keep things tidy, and they'll keep at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for three. Kids love them, adults sneak them, and they disappear faster than you'd expect.
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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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