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Easy, healthy strawberry fruit roll-ups made with just strawberries, honey, and lemon juice using an oven drying method. Perfect homemade fruit leather with no special tools required.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups strawberries, thawed if frozen, or fresh
  • 3 Tbsp honey (use your favorite sweetener as alternative)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Thaw frozen strawberries completely if using frozen.
  2. Preheat oven to its lowest setting (about 140–170°F) and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
  3. Place strawberries, honey, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the puree onto the parchment-lined pan and spread evenly with a spoon or spatula to about 1/8–1/4 inch thickness, avoiding holes.
  5. Place the pan in the oven and dry at the lowest temperature for 4–6 hours, until the center is no longer sticky.
  6. If the edges become too crisp, rub them lightly with a little water to soften.
  7. Remove the pan and let the fruit leather cool completely.
  8. Peel the fruit leather off the parchment (or leave the parchment on if preferred).
  9. Trim the edges and cut the fruit leather into 1-inch wide strips using clean scissors or a pizza cutter.

Notes

Spread puree evenly to ensure consistent drying and avoid holes., Use oven’s lowest temperature setting (140–170°F) and expect about 4 to 6 hours drying time., Check dryness by touching center; it should not feel sticky or tacky., Rubbing crisp edges with water softens them if needed., Let fruit leather cool fully before peeling off parchment for easy removal., Store in airtight container in fridge up to two weeks, placing a paper towel inside to absorb moisture., Freeze rolled strips wrapped in parchment inside a sealed container for up to 3 months., Sweetness is customizable; honey can be substituted with maple syrup, agave, or other sweeteners., Flavor variations include berry mixes, tropical fruits, and additions like vanilla extract or cinnamon.

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