Strawberry “fruit” leather

Ingredients

• 3 lb Strawberries (washed, hulled, and roughly chopped)
• 1/4 cup Honey (prefer mild-flavored honey; can be warmed slightly to mix easier)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (optional, adds brightness and helps preserve color)
• 1 teaspoon Unsalted Butter (for lightly greasing parchment; optional)

Instructions

1. Wash and Hull Strawberries

   Rinse the strawberries under cold water, remove the stems, and discard any bruised berries. Pat dry.

   Time: PT10M

2. Puree the Fruit

   Place the hulled strawberries in a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Sweetener and Optional Lemon

   Transfer the puree to a mixing bowl, stir in the honey (and lemon juice if using) until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

4. Prepare Baking Sheet

   Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment with the teaspoon of butter or cooking spray.

   Time: PT5M

5. Spread the Puree

   Pour the strawberry mixture onto the parchment and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer about 1/8‑inch thick.

   Time: PT5M

6. Dry the Fruit Leather

   Place the sheet in a pre‑heated oven set to 175°F (80°C) and bake for 5‑6 hours, or until the leather is no longer sticky and peels away easily from the parchment.

   Time: PT5H30M

   Temperature: 175°F

7. Cool and Cut

   Remove the sheet from the oven, let it cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes, then peel the leather off the parchment and cut into strips with a knife or scissors.

   Time: PT15M

8. Roll and Store

   Lay each strip on a fresh piece of parchment and gently roll it up. Store in an airtight container.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

60

Protein

0.5 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

0.2 g

Fiber

2 g