Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather

Name: Homemade Apricot Fruit Leather
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 cups Apricot; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 0.5 cup Sugar

Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 Low-Carb Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.