Peanut Free Strawberry Fruit Leather
Few snacks hit that sweet-tart spot quite like homemade fruit leather, and this strawberry version is genuinely hard to stop eating. Two pounds of fresh strawberries get blended with honey, bright lemon juice, and an optional whisper of Ceylon cinnamon before being spread into a thin, even layer and slow-dried in the oven until perfectly pliable and matte. The result is chewy, intensely fruity, and miles ahead of anything wrapped in plastic at the checkout aisle. Store-bought versions can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, but when you make it yourself with just these four clean ingredients, you know exactly what's going into every roll. The low-and-slow oven method is the real secret here — patience at 170°F gives you that satisfying peel-away texture without any sticky or cracked spots. Cut into strips and rolled in parchment, they're just as fun to unroll as they are to eat, making them a perfect lunchbox treat or afternoon snack for kids and adults alike.
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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.
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