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Healthy Homemade Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather

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A chewy, naturally sweet, and warm apple cinnamon fruit leather snack made with simple ingredients and no preservatives. Perfect for a healthy, homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large apples (about 2 pounds / 900 grams), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and slice about 4 large apples (900g).
  2. In a large saucepan, add the apple slices and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples are very soft and breaking apart.
  3. Transfer the cooked apples to a blender or food processor. Add 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and optional sweetener if using. Blend until completely smooth and pourable.
  4. Line a rimmed baking sheet (9×13 inches) with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Pour the apple puree onto the tray and spread evenly to about 1/8-inch (3mm) thickness.
  5. Place the tray in an oven preheated to 140°F (60°C) or the lowest possible temperature. Prop the oven door open slightly to allow moisture to escape. Dry for 4-6 hours, checking after 4 hours. The fruit leather should be dry to touch but still pliable and not sticky.
  6. Let the fruit leather cool completely on the tray. Peel gently from the parchment or mat. Use scissors or a pizza cutter to slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide strips. Roll each strip in parchment paper for storage.
  7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, refrigerate for longer freshness, or freeze for several months.

Notes

Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking; avoid wax paper. Dry at low temperature (140°F / 60°C) with oven door slightly open for moisture escape. If fruit leather is sticky or tears easily, dry longer in 30-minute increments. Spread puree evenly and thinly for best results. Optional sweetener can be skipped if apples are naturally sweet. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.

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