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 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves14
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.61 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 8
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 5
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 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 6%
- Protein 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 29.44 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 15.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 23.08 g --
- Added Sugars 8.74 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.4 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather is made with 3 ingredients and serves 14. It takes about 6 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apricot, Lemon Juice, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 122.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot, Lemon Juice, Sugar. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather?
- About 6 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 122.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather healthy?
- Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 122.34 calories and 0.0 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 8.74 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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