Emulsifier Free Strawberry Fruit Leather
Store-bought fruit snacks are one of those categories where emulsifiers, stabilizers, and mystery additives seem almost unavoidable — but this homemade version keeps things beautifully clean. It's made with just fresh strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and an optional pinch of Ceylon cinnamon, nothing more. The strawberries get blended into a silky purée and slow-dried in the oven until they transform into a chewy, vibrant sheet that tastes like concentrated summer. Spreading the purée to an even eighth-of-an-inch layer is the real trick here — uniform thickness means every strip dries consistently without cracking or staying tacky in the middle. Once it peels off the silicone mat in one satisfying sheet, you cut it into strips and roll them in parchment, ready to pack into lunchboxes or snack on straight from the counter. It's the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought the packaged stuff in the first place.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
8 servings
- 2 lb fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°F (77°C), or as low as your oven will go (no higher than 200°F / 93°C). Line an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. If using parchment paper, lightly coat it with a thin film of coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- 2
Combine the hulled strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and Ceylon cinnamon, if using, in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 60 seconds, with no visible fruit chunks remaining.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!