Zesty Banana Pineapple Fruit Leather Dehydrator Recipes

PINEAPPLE-BERRY DEHYDRATOR FRUIT LEATHER

Steps:

• Combine the raspberries, strawberries and 1/2 cup applesauce in a blender and blend until very smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and transfer to a medium bowl or measuring cup.
• Combine the pineapple and remaining 1/2 cup applesauce in the blender and blend until very smooth.
• Put one nonperforated dehydrator insert on a work surface. Pour the pineapple puree onto the insert in random dots. Pour the berry puree onto the insert to fill the remaining space, making sure not to overlap too much with the pineapple (it will create thicker layers that won't dry properly). Gently shake the insert to evenly spread the puree all the way to the sides. Use a spoon or offset spatula to thin out any thick spots.
• Place the insert in a dehydrator and dry according to the manufacturer's instructions at 125 degrees F until the fruit puree is dry to the touch, matte and no longer shiny, about 12 hours (times may vary depending on the machine). Test with your fingers to make sure it is dry all over. Let cool at room temperature for 5 minutes. Use a butter knife to loosen the fruit leather from the insert and slowly peel away.
• Cut or tear the leather into pieces and store in an airtight container up to a week.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB-PINEAPPLE FRUIT LEATHER (DEHYDRATOR)

Steps:

• Puree, spread on dehydrator sheet, and dehydrate for several hours.

FRUIT LEATHER (NO DEHYDRATOR NEEDED)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to its lowest setting (between 150°F and 200°F depending on your oven - anything up to 200°F is fine). Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking sheet (Silpat). Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Puree the fruit in blender or food processor with sweetener, lemon juice and flavoring(s) until smooth. Pour puree onto prepared baking sheet and tilt pan to form as thin and even a layer as possible. Bake in preheated oven 2-8 hours, until the fruit is just barely tacky to the touch and peels off the sheet easily.

CHOCOLATE BANANA FRUIT ROLL UP/FRUIT LEATHER (DEHYDRATOR)

Steps:

• Add bananas, sugar, and cocoa into blender and puree till smooth.
• Line a food dehydrator rack with parchment paper or use the fruit leather screen, and pour the mixture into the tray 1/4 inch thick.
• Dry at 130 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 10 hours. You may want to flip the leather half way through, dry until no moist spots are left.

FRUIT LEATHER (APPLE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 150 degrees.
• Mix the first 3 ingredients together.
• Spray cookie sheet.
• Spread a THIN layer of the mixture on the cookie sheet.
• Leave oven door open a bit and cook for 6-8 hours.