Recipes | Easy Apple Leather
Easy Apple Leather
Dried fruit leather can be pricy when you buy it pre-made, but making it at home is a great way to use up bruised apples. It’s a fun activity for kids and it’s a great way to get creative with your snacks! Apple leather tied with twine and beautifully wrapped could make a great hostess gift or homemade gift for some friends.
Ingredients
Servings
- 6 Medium Ontario Baking Apples, Peeled and Cored (Gala Works Great Here!)
- 1/2 Cup Apple Cider
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp. Vanilla
- 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Lightly coat two large baking sheets with oil and line with parchment paper. Set aside.Step 2
Add apples, apple cider, granulated sugar, honey and lemon juice to a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until apples are tender. Mash then stir in vanilla and cinnamon; cook for 10 more minutes or until mixture is thick and no excess moisture remains.Step 3
Transfer to blender and purée until smooth. Pour mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheets and spread into a thin layer about 1/8-inch thick.Step 4
Bake for 2 1/2 hours or until mixture is no longer tacky in the middle and leather is slightly translucent and darkened in colour.Step 5
Let cool completely. Cut into desired. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
