Peanut 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 hint of ginger, and a pinch of sea salt before being spread thin and slow-dried in the oven until perfectly pliable — no dehydrator required. The result is a glossy, jewel-toned strip with a tropical punch that kids and adults will both reach for. Because you're working from whole, simple ingredients, there's no guesswork about what's actually in it — no shared equipment warnings, no mystery additives, just real fruit. Getting the layer even is the one technique worth paying attention to; thin spots dry out and crack while thick spots stay tacky, so a little patience with the spatula goes a long way. Once cooled and rolled in parchment, the strips keep beautifully for up to three weeks in the fridge, making them a genuinely practical make-ahead snack.
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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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