Home-Made Apple and Raspberry Fruit Roll-Up Recipe

Home-Made Apple and Raspberry Fruit Roll-Up Recipe

Whip up some scrumptious homemade fruit leather with this nifty DIY recipe! Ditching the hassle of cooking and pureeing apples, we opted for applesauce—it's a shortcut that guarantees consistent flavor. For an eye-catching, naturally pink color and tart taste, we'll be adding raspberries. You'll need a nonstick silicone baking mat for this project. Keep in mind, the fruit leather takes about 6 to 7 hours to bake, so planning ahead is key.

This recipe is part of our Make Your Own Fruit Leather project.

Servings: 6-8Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 15 mins + at least 6 1/2 hrs baking and cooling time

Ingredients:1. 1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce2. 6 ounces fresh raspberries (about 1 1/3 cups)3. 1/4 cup granulated sugar4. Pinch fine salt

Equipment:1. Nonstick silicone baking mat

Let's Get Started!

1. Preheat the oven to 170°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and place it on a flat surface; set aside.
2. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl; set it aside.
3. Add all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until you get a smooth puree, about 1 minute. Pour the mixture through the strainer into the bowl, scraping a rubber spatula against the strainer's inside to push the puree through, discarding the seeds. Transfer the puree to a container with a spout or return it to the cleaned and dried blender pitcher.
4. Slowly pour the puree onto the baking mat, tracing the inside of the colored border to create a rectangle. (If your baking mat has no border, leave a 1-inch border from the edge.)
5. Pour the remaining puree within the borders of the rectangle in a zigzag pattern (do not pour it all into the middle of the baking mat). Using the rubber spatula, push the puree to cover any empty parts within the rectangle (the surface will not be even).
6. Keeping the baking sheet on the work surface, grasp the edges of the sheet—pressing against the exposed border of the baking mat with your thumbs—and gently shake back and forth to even out the surface of the puree, rotating the baking sheet and shaking as necessary.
7. Place in the oven and bake until the surface of the fruit leather is slightly sticky to the touch but, when pressed in several different places, a finger does not leave an indentation, about 6 to 7 hours. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, place it on a wire rack, and let it cool completely.
8. Set aside a 16-inch-long sheet of waxed or parchment paper. Starting at one short edge of the cooled fruit leather, peel it up from the baking mat and transfer it to the paper. Using clean kitchen scissors, cut through the fruit leather and paper to form desired-sized strips, shapes, or pieces and roll it up, paper and all (to prevent sticking). Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Looking for more fruit leather variations? Here's a quick enrichment recipe:

Overall:Making apple and raspberry fruit leather at home is a fun and healthy project that can be accomplished using a nonstick silicone baking mat. Here's a DIY recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:- 2 cups apple puree (from cooked, peeled apples)- 1 cup raspberry puree (fresh or frozen raspberries blended and strained, if needed)- 1/4 cup honey or natural sweetener of choice- 1 tablespoon lemon juice- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)- Pectin (optional, for desired texture)

Equipment Needed:- Nonstick silicone baking mat- Blender or food processor- Saucepan- Fine mesh strainer (if using raspberries with seeds)- Oven

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fruit Puree
2. Apple Puree: Boil or steam diced apples until soft, then puree them in a blender until smooth.
3. Raspberry Puree: Blend fresh or frozen raspberries and strain the mixture through a fine mesh, if needed.
4. Combine the Ingredients
5. In a saucepan, combine the apple puree, raspberry puree, honey, lemon juice, and salt.
6. If using pectin, mix it according to the package instructions (usually with a little water) before adding to the mixture.
7. Cook the Mixture
8. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.
9. Alternatively, you can speed up the process by gently boiling until it reaches the desired thick consistency.
10. Spread on the Baking Mat
11. Line your oven rack with the nonstick silicone baking mat.
12. Pour the mixture onto the mat and spread evenly into a thin layer, about 1/16 inch thick.
13. Dehydrate in the Oven
14. Preheat your oven to its lowest temperature setting (ideally around 150°F - 170°F).
15. Place the baking mat in the oven and dehydrate for about 3 to 4 hours. The leather is ready when it feels dry and slightly flexible.
16. Peel and Roll
17. Remove the leather from the oven and let it cool slightly.
18. Peel it off the mat and roll it up. You can also cut it into strips or desired shapes before rolling.
19. Store
20. Store your homemade fruit leather in an airtight container to keep it fresh for several weeks.

Tips:- Temperature: Ensure your oven is at its lowest possible temperature to prevent overcooking.- Thickness: The thinner the layer, the quicker it dries and the more flexible the leather will be.- Texture: Adding a bit of pectin can help achieve a firmer texture, similar to store-bought fruit leathers.

This homemade fruit leather recipe has an additional version that includes apples and raspberries, offering a fun and healthy project.

The unexpected ingredient added to the apple and raspberry fruit leather is pectin, which helps desired texture and thickness.

Following the recipe, you'll find solutions for preparing the apple and raspberry puree, combining the ingredients and cooking the mixture, and spreading, dehydrating, peeling, rolling, and storing the homemade fruit leather.

For better results, keep in mind the temperature, thickness, and texture suggestions when using two different fresh fruits in making your own fruit leather at home.

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