These fruit
roll ups are pretty, tasty and have just the right amount of sweetness! This is
a great recipe for adding to the lunch box for kids, and so quick to
prepare!
Ingredients for APRICOT FRUIT
LEATHER
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YIELD: 1 Tray
(multiply for bigger batches)
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Apricots
in Juice (or Syrup)*
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800g tin (or 1 litre
/ 1 quart)
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*or 1 1/2
cups cooked apricot puree
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METHOD:
1.
Line a fruit leather insert (for a dehydrator tray, round inserts
are pictured
right) with non-stick baking paper - cut to size/shape as required so it fits
inside the tray.
![puree apricots until smooth](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxq3Hr2RboNDXe3B29YmarULB5v6QPH9lRqCsyY50QBiDsYfKm1QIJZPtEjcCnFQQUDlVT3zI1ZDe8monwtV8m24rXPPaKTHIL9kPBmBJqYPDzwH7UKCQDmNHV2gubZV-jhrukb8acoMoLnaRkfYM71FTuJn8ofloc91xvbnXhRnGG5-Xn5L--ml0JlA/w320-h320/326528345_923584815760094_6154763392153627601_n.jpg)
2.
Place lined fruit leather insert onto your dehydrator tray.
3. Drain apricots and puree until smooth.
4. Spread apricot puree evenly onto the lined
fruit leather insert.
![Spread apricot puree evenly onto the lined fruit leather insert](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSztn0pRlq_Tcww45IkAFO_25GTIpDbuj7hsBoI8cfrnIT35grvD5rOCbOeim2M4DeyOo6L1qS8R1Sr2kaZxNUpngNtRtQAYXqp0mX0WZ-xcGdQoy5o41agCW3j5nVF1j8wt-PChhllO8ZVxTA2slLNzR3nHNnC-LqpPy1EYj1D-lwdfDpiNBkxBMEmA/w320-h320/326826224_717275080116451_1491553701442365341_n.jpg)
6.
Dehydrate for 5-7 hours at 55°C (130°F) or until dry. Surface may be slightly
sticky (but it must be dry).
NOTE: If
you're making several trays of fruit leather, or a combination of dried fruit
slices and fruit leather, this will extend the dehydration period. Always
continue dehydrating until the desired texture is achieved and rotate trays as
required.![Dehydrate until dry](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifi95GDpKQ4AUtREDMnUopXJxNgH8vzuaNTACj0lKl3sI3AofwYHuhkXSsDiGP_1S1_xHrguUs1RG8BGhviTUSZI4Gx2p6BTn1ZgUylbD7NFkFlyZt18TXiDImaSWMQKJPL5C8KXI_4mFFhrrbATDbK_VbmmLwjFlrG-cXdbjJt-a8ij2n2_uCJd_3A/w320-h320/326965919_676310367529481_8670751724215198504_n.jpg)
![Dehydrate until dry](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifi95GDpKQ4AUtREDMnUopXJxNgH8vzuaNTACj0lKl3sI3AofwYHuhkXSsDiGP_1S1_xHrguUs1RG8BGhviTUSZI4Gx2p6BTn1ZgUylbD7NFkFlyZt18TXiDImaSWMQKJPL5C8KXI_4mFFhrrbATDbK_VbmmLwjFlrG-cXdbjJt-a8ij2n2_uCJd_3A/w320-h320/326965919_676310367529481_8670751724215198504_n.jpg)
7. Remove
fruit leather from the fruit leather insert, leaving the paper backing attached if you prefer (our children prefer
it left on). Roll up the fruit leather to form a log and cut into 6-8 pieces with
clean kitchen scissors (or a sharp knife) OR wrap the whole log in baking
paper, twist the ends closed and freeze for longer storage.
![cut into pieces with clean scissors](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11BPZhEFHZ2LVljWPX5wiH6ivW6Z68WUSFfIIgXFphR5K46NJxk2M-Ij7925yFuB0gtQMIw7go248EmuCQ6UGWImcMC752Ufmym7KvWSCUB3HGc9QXQeaCTIfczyuKhyo9v58uTYDBgWoV4kHapQMbNSUjuydctD4fpDW_8SWZYQlPrh7h8abz9pfqA/w320-h320/326803390_868575940861824_2865418623035070219_n.jpg)
FLAVOUR IDEAS:
Replace
part of the apricot puree with a different fruit puree. Try including:
o Apples;
o Mandarins;
o Pineapple;
o Raspberries
(de-seeding recommended);
Mix in one
of these to the puree before dehydrating:
o Honey;
o Lemon Juice;
o Orange Juice
o Vanilla.
Sprinkle one
of these on top of the dehydrator tray/s of apricot puree (right before
dehydrating):
o Ground
Cinnamon;
o Ground
Ginger,
o Lemon Zest;
o Orange Zest
Author:
Megan Radaich
Image Credit: Megan Radaich