APRICOT LEATHER

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Since it's not sticky, this is a tasty, nutritious snack that's perfect to take along on whatever trail you travel. In pioneer days, fruit leather was made by thinly rolling fruit and drying it in the sun. -Patsy Faye Steenbock, Riverton, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 dozen pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces dried apricots
2 tablespoons sugar
1 drop almond extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place apricots in a small saucepan and cover with water by 1 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and cool slightly., Place apricots in a blender; add sugar. Cover and process until smooth. Add extract., Preheat oven to 175°. Line two 15x10x1-in. baking pans with silicone baking mats. Spoon half of apricot mixture onto each baking mat, spreading to form a 12x8-in. rectangle; repeat with remaining fruit. Bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until almost dry to the touch. Cool completely on a wire rack., Transfer to a cutting board; dust both sides with confectioners' sugar. Cut into 1/2x8-in. strips; roll up. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Nkosana Prince
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This apricot leather is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


Niaz King all
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I love this apricot leather! It's so versatile. I've used it as a snack, in trail mix, and even in smoothies.


Kevin Plunkett
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This apricot leather is a great way to use up ripe apricots. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Abubakar Dhillon
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I've tried several different apricot leather recipes and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Joyce Kraip
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This apricot leather is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.


Ulrich Cloete
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I've made this apricot leather several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to preserve apricots and enjoy them all year long.


Mariama Koroma
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This apricot leather is a great way to use up ripe apricots. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Henry Spoor
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I love this apricot leather! It's so versatile. I've used it as a snack, in trail mix, and even in smoothies.


Dominique Harris
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This apricot leather is the perfect healthy snack. It's sweet and chewy, and it's made with all-natural ingredients.


Jonathan Khoury
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I made this apricot leather with my kids and we had a lot of fun. It was a great way to use up some of our extra apricots.


Mamun Sheik
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This apricot leather was delicious! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.