Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade strawberry leather, a vibrant and flavorful snack that captures the essence of summer's bounty. This versatile treat, also known as fruit leather or fruit roll-ups, is crafted from fresh strawberries, naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and infused with a touch of zesty lemon juice. Explore two enticing recipes within this article - the classic strawberry leather and a tantalizing strawberry-banana fusion, both meticulously detailed with step-by-step instructions. Embark on a culinary adventure, transforming luscious strawberries into a delectable chewy snack that's not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to store-bought candies.
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STRAWBERRY LEATHER
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories Blender Dessert Kid-Friendly Back to School Strawberry Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 to 10 (snack) servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Purée strawberries with sugar in a blender until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large heavy saucepan.
- Bring purée to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally (more frequently toward end), until thick enough to mound slightly and reduced to 1 to 11/4 cups, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle. Line a large baking sheet with nonstick liner.
- Pour hot purée onto liner and spread thinly (as evenly as possible) into a 15- by 10-inch rectangle using spatula. Dry purée in oven until it feels drier (it shouldn't stick to your fingers) but is still slightly tacky, 2 to 3 hours.
- Cool on liner on a rack until completely dry, at least 3 hours and up to 24.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper over leather, then peel leather off liner and roll up in parchment.
STRAWBERRY FRUIT LEATHER
Provided by Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.
Categories dessert
Yield 16 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat sheet, set aside.
- Place strawberries and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes until berries being to soften. Puree berries using an immersion blender or food processor. Return puree to saucepan, stir in sugar and honey. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until thick and syrupy. Pour the hot fruit mixture on to prepared pan and spread out into an even layer. Place in the oven to dry for 3 hours. Turn off the oven and allow to sit overnight to dry completely. Cut into 1-inch strips with a pizza cutter and peel away from paper or Silpat sheet. Roll up strips and store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 1 grams
STRAWBERRY FRUIT LEATHER
Much tastier than the store bought brands! Kids love em!Servings is for however big you cut the slices!
Provided by CrystalRN
Categories Dessert
Time 5h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine pureed berries and applesauce with lemon juice and sugar.
- Line a 10x15 in jelly roll pan with plastic wrap. Pour fruit into pan and spread evenly.
- Bake about 5 hours at 200F or until leather pulls away from wrap. Flip leather onto counter, peel away plastic and remove any mixture that has not "set." Cut into slices and wrap each in plastic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8, Fat 0.3, Sodium 18.6, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 15.9, Protein 0.6
STRAWBERRY LEATHER
From the 2008 Gourmet magazine with tons of strawberry recipes. This is super simple to make with only two ingredients and a great way to use strawberries in the summer months. It takes a little longer with the stove time but the effort is worth it and easy to make while multi-tasking! I've also had good results mixing blackberries and raspberries instead of strawberries.
Provided by plannermom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Purée strawberries with sugar in a blender until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large heavy saucepan.
- Bring purée to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally (more frequently toward end), until thick enough to mound slightly and reduced to 1 to 11/4 cups, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle. Line a large baking sheet with nonstick liner.
- Pour hot purée onto liner and spread thinly (as evenly as possible) into a 15- by 10-inch rectangle using spatula. Dry purée in oven until it feels drier (it shouldn't stick to your fingers) but is still slightly tacky, 2 to 3 hours.
- Cool on liner on a rack until completely dry, at least 3 hours and up to 24.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper over leather, then peel leather off liner and roll up in parchment.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.9, Fat 0.3, Sodium 0.8, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 22.7, Protein 0.6
4-INGREDIENT KIWI-STRAWBERRY FRUIT LEATHERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: strawberry, kiwi, sugar, lemon juice
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Desserts
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 170˚F (70˚C).
- In a food processor or blender, puree strawberries, kiwi, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Over a bowl or jug, pour the puree into a strainer and stir to remove most of the seeds.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, pour the puree and spread evenly over the paper, being careful not to let it spill over the edges.
- Bake for 5 hours, or until it is mostly dehydrated and is no longer sticky. (This may take up to 6 hours depending on the oven.) It is done when it has a bendable, leathery texture.
- Cool completely and cut into strips, leaving the parchment paper attached.
- Roll each strip up and tie with a ribbon or twine.
- To serve, remove ribbon/twine and parchment paper.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful strawberries for the best results.
- Use a food processor or blender to puree the strawberries until smooth.
- Add honey or maple syrup to taste for sweetness.
- Spread the strawberry puree thinly onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the strawberry leather in a low oven until it is dry and pliable.
- Cut the strawberry leather into strips or squares once it has cooled.
- Store the strawberry leather in an airtight container at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Strawberry leather is a delicious and healthy snack that is easy to make at home. It is a great way to use up ripe strawberries and enjoy them all year long. Strawberry leather is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
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