Home-Made Fruit Leather Trays

 Here is a way to get really economical fruit leather trays.

Fruit Leathers

Fruit leathers provide nourishing snacks and are easy to prepare. This product can be

made by pureeing fruit, either fresh or a drained, canned product. 

This information is provided by the University of Utah Cooperative Extension Service.

Creativity in making fruit leathers

Here are a variety of things you can do with fruit leathers: 

These suggestions come from the University of Utah Cooperative Extension Service.

• Different fruits can be blended together.
• Seasonings such as
• cinnamon can be added
• or powdered drink mixes or
• Flavored gelatin products.
• Season to taste, but remember it will be more concentrated when the water has been removed.
• Add undiluted, thawed frozen juice concentrates to add flavor.
• Sprinkle puree with
• shredded coconut
• chopped dates
• other dried chopped fruit
• granola
• miniature marshmallows
• chopped nuts
• chopped raisins
• poppy seeds
• sesame seeds
• sunflower seeds
• Make a fruit leather, then lightly frost it with cream cheese. Roll it up and slice it for a pinwheel effect.
• Applesauce makes a convenient leather base to which other flavors may be added. One example is Christmas Leather. Grape juice, orange, and berry frozen concentrates are possible variations.

Raspberry Chocolate Fruit Roll-Ups

This is a really delicious recipe submitted by Vickilynn Haycroft

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Frozen Raspberries, thawed and drained
• 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate or White Chocolate Morsels, melted
• 1/3 cup White Grape Juice
• 1/2 cup Berry-flavored Applesauce

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a Nesco® blender.
• Puree to smooth  consistency.
• Spray Nesco®/American Harverst® Fruit Roll Sheet lightly  with vegetable spray.
• Then spread puree evenly (approximately 1/4"  thick) on Fruit Roll Sheet and place on tray of Nesco®/American  Harverst® Dehydrator.
• Dry at 135ºF. for 8 to 10 hours until no sticky  spots are present on top or underneath fruit.
• Remove fruit leather while  still warm, roll and cut into bite-sized pieces (if desired).
• Wrap in  plastic wrap for storage.

Serves approximately 2 to 2-1/2 Fruit Roll-ups

"Used by permission: (c) Vickilynn Haycraft of Real Food Living www.realfoodliving.com "

Linda’s Note:

• For controlled portions, measure out ¼ to ½ cup portions before dehydrating.