Fruit Leather

Homemade fruit leathers are perfect for keeping in a bag and contain a mere 15 calories instead of the 45 in most store-bought brands.

4 cups of fruit, washed and chopped (e.g. strawberries, peaches, bananas, raspberries, cooked to soft apples)
Spice, to taste (eg. cinnamon)
Preheat your oven to 150°F (or as low as your oven will go). Line an 11-by-17 cookie sheet with a non-stick baking mat or parchment paper.

Place fruit in a food processor or blender and puree until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.

Slowly pour the pureed fruit onto the prepared pan, using the back of a spoon or spatula to spread it out evenly.

Bake for 6-8 hours (depending on oven), remove the pan once the fruit is set and still slightly tacky to the touch, be careful not to overcook.

Once the fruit has cooled to room temperature, slowly peel it off the mat or parchment paper.

Lay the leather on a cutting board and use a knife to cut into portions.

Store in an airtight container.

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