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Strawberry Fruit Leather - Dehydrator Method

This couldn't be any easier to make and it's the perfect use for summer strawberries! 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 17kcal
Author: Catherine McCord

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wash the strawberries and remove the stems.
  • Place strawberries in a blender. Drizzle with honey or agave if you want to sweeten them up a bit. This is optional, and if your berries are very sweet, you can skip additional sweetener. Blend strawberries until smooth.
  • Pour the strawberry puree onto a dehydrator sheet. Use a spoon or offset spatula to spread the mixture in a completely even layer. You don't want the mixture to be too thin or too thick - this is where the experimenting comes in to play!
  • Place the sheets in the dehydrator set to 135°F for 3-4 hours, until the fruit leather is dry to the touch, and no longer sticky.
  • Cut the fruit leather into strips and roll up in parchment paper. Fruit leather can be stored in at airtight container at room temperature for a few months, although ours never last that long!

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Notes

  • Storage: Fruit leather can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a few months, although ours are usually gone much faster than that!
  • Use Ripe Strawberries: For the best flavor and natural sweetness, choose ripe strawberries. The riper the berries, the more vibrant and delicious your fruit leather will be.
  • Spread Evenly: When spreading the strawberry puree onto the dehydrator trays, aim for an even thickness. This ensures consistent drying and prevents some areas from becoming too brittle while others stay too moist.
  • Check for Doneness: Your fruit leather is ready when it’s no longer sticky to the touch and peels easily from the tray.

Nutrition

Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg