(inspired by Andy and her fruit leather adventures

)
Fruit Leather from LLL's "Whole Foods for the Whole Family"
1 - 1 1/2 lbs (or more) of ripe fruit
1 T - 1/4 C water (if needed)
Optional:
1T - 1/2 C honey
ground spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, allspice
flavorings such as vanilla, grated orange rind or lemon rind
Peel, pit and cut up fruit such as peaches, plums, nectarines, strawberries, etc. Puree in food processor or blender, adding water as necessary for desired consistency. Add optional ingredients, if you wish. The consistency should be like applesauce.
Core and slice firmer fruits such as apples/pears. Steam or boil fruit in 1/4 C water for 3-5 minutes. Puree with skins. Cool and force through a sieve. Add options to taste.
Drain canned / frozen fruits; boil down juice. Rehydrate dried fruits in hot water and puree. As above, the consistency should be like applesauce. Boil down thin puree if needed.
Line one cookie sheet or drying screen for each 2 C of puree with heavy plastic wrap, securing corners. Spread puree 1/8 " thick. Dry in food dehydrator or outside in the sunshine (cover with mesh / cheesecloth to protect from insects). OR dry in oven at 120-140 degrees Celsius; open oven door periodically to let out moisture. Also can use rear window of vehicle (:lol) parked in the sun or top of a wood stove. Dry for 1-2 days, depending on humidity and moisture of fruit. Dry until no sticky/moist spots remain.
Remove from baking sheet and plastic and roll. Store in airtight container in dry place.
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Sounds great!! I love that they cover every possibility - - - fresh fruit, dry fruit, canned or frozen. Plus the details for each type of fruit. I'll be making some raspberry & peach fruit leather later I think!
