Easy Homemade Cinnamon Apple Fruit Leather Strips
These homemade cinnamon apple fruit leather strips are a simple, healthy snack bursting with cozy cinnamon-spiced apple flavor. They are easy to make, portable, and perfect for on-the-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 8-10 strips 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (about 2 pounds / 900 grams), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar (optional)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop about 4 medium apples (2 pounds / 900 grams).
- In a large saucepan, combine chopped apples with ¼ cup (60 ml) water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 15–20 minutes until apples are very soft and mushy.
- Transfer the cooked apples to a blender or food processor. Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet (about 15×10 inches / 38×25 cm) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Pour the apple puree onto the sheet and spread evenly to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3-6 mm) thickness.
- Place the baking sheet in an oven preheated to the lowest setting (around 140°F / 60°C). Leave the oven door slightly open to allow moisture to escape. Dry for 4-6 hours, checking after 4 hours. The fruit leather is done when it’s no longer sticky and peels away easily but remains flexible.
- Once cooled, peel the fruit leather off the parchment. Use kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter to slice into strips or shapes. Roll them up in parchment paper for storing or snacking.
Notes
Keep the oven door slightly open during drying to allow moisture to escape. Rotate the baking sheet every hour for even drying. Avoid over-drying to keep the fruit leather pliable, not brittle. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate/freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One strip (about 30
- Calories: 7080
- Sugar: 1416
- Carbohydrates: 1820
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 0.3
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