Alpha Gal Friendly Peach Fruit Leather
Ripe summer peaches, warm ginger, a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon, and a squeeze of fresh lemon come together in a snack that tastes like sunshine in every chewy strip. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, packaged fruit snacks and store-bought leathers can be a minefield of hidden mammalian-derived additives and gelatin binders — this recipe sidesteps all of that with a completely plant-forward ingredient list. The honey is the only animal-derived ingredient here, and it comes from insects rather than mammals, making it a safe and natural sweetener for this condition. The process is beautifully low-tech: blend, spread, and let your oven do the slow work of transforming fresh fruit into something silky and concentrated. Spreading the puree to an even eighth-of-an-inch layer is the one step worth taking your time on, since a uniform thickness means every strip dries at the same rate with no tacky surprises. Once cooled and cut into parchment-rolled strips, these keep on the counter for a week or in the fridge for three — perfect for lunchboxes, road trips, or just a midday snack that actually feels like a treat.
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8 servings
- 2 lbs ripe peaches (about 5 medium), pitted and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°F (77°C). If your oven's lowest setting is 200°F (93°C), use that 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 chopped peaches, honey, grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 60 seconds, with no visible chunks remaining.
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