Description
Make delicious homemade fruit roll-ups with ease. This recipe is simple, uses minimal ingredients, and is a great way to use ripe fruit. It’s a perfect snack for kids, tested and approved by my own children, Leo and Mia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries, raspberries, mango, mixed berries work well)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to fruit sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness and to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°F (77°C) or its lowest setting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Wash and chop your fruit. If using frozen fruit, thaw it first.
- Combine the fruit, honey or maple syrup (if using), and lemon juice (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. My son, Leo, loves helping me push the buttons on the blender!
- Pour the fruit puree onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it evenly into a thin layer, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Try to get it as uniform as possible for consistent drying.
- Bake for 3-6 hours, or until the fruit leather is no longer sticky and peels easily from the parchment paper. The exact time depends on the thickness of your puree and your oven. I usually check on it after a few hours, just like I check on Mia’s naps!
- Once fully dried, remove the fruit leather from the oven. Let it cool completely.
- Carefully peel the fruit leather from the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board.
- Using kitchen shears or a pizza cutter, cut the fruit leather into strips. Roll up each strip.
- Store the fruit roll-ups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
Notes
- For a thicker roll-up, spread the puree a bit thicker, but be aware it will take longer to dry.
- If your fruit is very sweet, you might not need to add any sweetener. Taste the puree before baking.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations for unique flavors.
- If the fruit leather is still sticky after cooling, you can put it back in the oven for a little longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 40-60
- Sugar: 8-12g
- Sodium: 0-5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10-15g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 0-1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg