Carrageenan Free Peach Fruit Leather

Ripe summer peaches, a drizzle of honey, bright lemon juice, and a whisper of fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon — that's genuinely all it takes to make a snack that tastes like it came from a specialty shop. The whole thing gets blended into a silky purée and slow-dried in the oven until it transforms into a pliable, glossy sheet you can roll up and eat on the go. Store-bought fruit snacks and leathers are notorious for hiding thickeners and stabilizers — carrageenan being one of the most common — so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what you're eating. Because this recipe relies entirely on the natural pectin in the peaches to set the leather, there's no need for any gums, gels, or additives whatsoever. The low-and-slow oven method does all the work, pulling moisture out gradually so you get a tender, chewy texture rather than something brittle or overly stiff. Cut into strips and rolled in parchment, these keep beautifully at room temperature for a week or in the fridge for up to three — perfect for lunchboxes, hiking snacks, or just satisfying a sweet craving without any ingredient second-guessing.

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