Dried fruit leather is often a favorite snack of kids, but did you know that you could make it at home rather than giving them store-bought? Considering all of the preservatives that are in the store-bought variety, you will be amazed by how easy this berry fruit leather recipe is to make.
All you have to do is puree fresh berries and chia seeds into a smooth mixture before pouring it on a baking sheet and cooking it in the oven at a very low temperature until it is dehydrated. The result will be a healthy berry fruit leather that you will feel happy to give your kids.
What is Berry Fruit Leather?
Berry fruit leather is a type of snack in which pureed berries are spread into a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and baked in the oven until dry and chewy. This version includes a mixture of raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries, but you could easily make it with only one berry or even with the addition of some blackberries.
Pro Tips
- Puree the berry mixture until it is very smooth to ensure it has the best texture possible.
- Spreading the berry puree on the baking sheet as thinly as possible will help it dry faster.
- If your oven heats unevenly, you can rotate the pan halfway through cooking so the fruit leather dries out evenly.
- Choose ripe, unblemished berries for the sweetest flavor.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the fruit leather from sticking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Double the Berry Fruit Leather Recipe?
Absolutely! To double the recipe, simply blend double the ingredients together before spreading it on two parchment-lined baking sheets. You can bake the fruit leather on both the top and bottom racks of the oven, but you may want to switch the pans around partway to ensure that the fruit leather dries evenly.
Can I Use Different Fruit in the Fruit Leather?
Yes, feel free to use this berry fruit leather recipe as inspiration to create your own version. You could easily make it with just one type of berry but other excellent combinations include strawberry and rhubarb (with cooked rhubarb) or raspberry peach using very ripe peaches and fresh raspberries.
Can I Make Berry Fruit Leather With a Dehydrator?
Yes, you can! This recipe requires a very low temperature making a dehydrator an excellent option if you have one.
How to Store Berry Fruit Leather
This fruit leather can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Ingredients
How to Make Mixed Berries Fruit Leather
Blend the raspberries with the blueberries, strawberries, and chia seeds until smooth.
Blend the raspberries with the blueberries, strawberries, and chia seeds until smooth.
Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it into an even layer. Dehydrate it in a 170 F (76 C) oven for 4 hours.
Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it into an even layer. Dehydrate it in a 170 F (76 C) oven for 4 hours.
Allow to cool before peeling off the parchment paper and serving.
Allow to cool before peeling off the parchment paper and serving.
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