Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather
Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather captures the pure, sunny flavor of ripe apricots balanced with a hint of lemon for gentle tang and a pleasant chew. It’s a nostalgic, naturally fruity snack that packs well for lunchboxes, hikes, or anytime you want a sweet, simple treat with bright stone-fruit character.
- Prep30 min
- Cook6 hr
- Serves14
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F (165 degrees C), or to the lowest setting available.
- 2
Combine lemon juice, apricots, and sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- 4
Cover an 11x17-inch pan or cookie sheet with a layer of plastic wrap.
- 5
Pour the pureed fruit onto the prepared pan and spread it evenly, leaving a 1-inch border from the edge.
- 6
Bake for 4 to 6 hours in the preheated oven, keeping the door slightly open with a spoon or tongs, or until the puree is dry and no longer sticky.
- 7
Once dry, cut it into strips and store in an airtight container.
- Calories 122.34 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.0 g Low Source
- Carbs 29.44 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 15.99 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 23.08 g High
- Added Sugar 8.74 g Moderate
- Calcium 0.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.4 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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