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Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather

Homemade Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather: A Chewy Autumn Snack

Enjoy healthy homemade apple cinnamon fruit leather, a chewy snack capturing autumn flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 strips
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Leather
  • 4 cups fresh apples choose your favorite variety like Honey Crisp or Fuji
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sweetener honey or sugar, optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice optional, can substitute with other citrus juices

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • large pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper or silicone mat
  • oven or dehydrator

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Apples: Wash, peel, core, and slice the apples into small pieces.
  2. Cook Apples: In a pot, cook sliced apples over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Blend Mixture: Once tender, blend apples in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Add Flavors: Stir in cinnamon and optional sweeteners until well combined.
  5. Spread Mixture: Line a baking sheet with parchment and spread the apple mixture evenly.
  6. Dry: Dehydrate at 135°F for 12 hours or in the oven at 170°F for 8-10 hours.
  7. Cool and Cut: Let it cool, then cut into strips and store.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stripCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose quality apples for the best flavor and monitor thickness for even drying. Store in airtight containers for freshness.

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