Gelatin Free Peach Fruit Leather
Ripe summer peaches, warm ginger, a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice come together in a fruit leather that tastes like sunshine in strip form. The whole thing is blended smooth and slowly dried in the oven until it peels away in one gorgeous, chewy sheet — no special equipment beyond a baking sheet and a silicone mat. So many store-bought fruit snacks rely on gelatin or other additives to get that satisfying chew, but here the natural pectin in the peaches does all the work on its own. Honey adds just enough sweetness to let the fruit shine without tipping into candy territory, and the ginger gives every bite a subtle, lively kick. Cutting the cooled leather into strips and rolling them in parchment makes them easy to grab on the way out the door, tuck into a lunchbox, or snack on straight from the fridge. It's the kind of homemade treat that feels a little impressive but is genuinely simple to pull off.
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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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