Fruit Leather Recipe: Oven Baked in 8 Hours

Instructions:

1. Puree strawberries. Place the 4 cups strawberries, water, and lemon juice in a blender and process until completely smooth with no visible chunks.
2. Simmer mixture. Pour the puree into a saucepan over medium heat. <small>Note: This pre cooks the pectin for a better set.</small>
3. Add sweeteners. Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 1/2 tsp cinnamon, whisking until the honey is fully incorporated.
4. Reduce liquid. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens slightly and darkens.
5. Prepare tray. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
6. Spread puree. Pour the warm mixture onto the tray and use an offset spatula to spread it until it is 1/8 inch thick.
7. Dehydrate low. Place in a 140°F (60°C) oven (or your lowest setting) for 8 hours until the surface is no longer sticky.
8. Test doneness. Touch the center; if your finger comes away clean and it feels tacky but not wet, it is ready to pull out.
9. Cool completely. Leave the tray on the counter for at least 30 minutes until the leather is room temperature.
10. Slice and roll. Peel the sheet off the liner and use kitchen shears to cut 10 rolls until you have uniform strips.