Strawberry Fruit Rolls Ups
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Strawberry Fruit Rolls Ups
Description
This recipe starts by cooking quartered fresh strawberries with lemon juice, apple juice (or water), and honey until it simmers, then simmering gently to soften and concentrate flavors. The mixture is blended smooth and optionally strained to remove seeds. The puree is then spread evenly on parchment or silicone mats, dehydrated at low temperature or baked at the oven's lowest setting until it sets and is no longer sticky.
The dried fruit sheet is soft and pliable, ideal for cutting and rolling into fruit roll-ups. The flavor balances strawberry sweetness with lemon brightness and a mild honey note, making for a wholesome snack alternative to processed sweets.
You can customize by using different fruits or combinations, and frozen fruit can be used if thawed first. A food dehydrator is optional but can reduce drying time compared to oven baking.
Yield varies with roll-up size, typically making 6 to 12 rolls. To remove seeds, strain the blended mixture. Roll-ups store well when kept dry and airtight.
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries fresh, trimmed and quartered
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1/2 cup apple juice or water, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan and cook on medium high heat, until it comes to a simmer. Lower heat slightly and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. At this point you can strain with a fine mesh sieve to get out the seeds / chunks. I chose not to because I don't mind the seeds.
- Pre-heat oven to lowest setting - 150 or 200 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Or line dehydrator trays with silicone sheets.
- Pour blended strawberry mixture on sheet(s). Dependent upon how big the tray is, you may need a second - for a 12 X 17 sheet, just one. With a spatula, smooth the mixture to an even approximate 1/8 inch layer.
- Put in oven and bake for 3 - 4 hrs. Or set dehydrator to 150 degrees. With large dehydrator with a fan in the back, it will take approximately 3 hrs. A smaller one will take 8-10 hrs.
- It will be done and set when it is no longer sticky if you gently touch it with your finger. If the edges seem really dry / brittle, just brush with some water to re-hydrate a little.
- With a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut into long strips while still on the parchment paper and then roll up as they will become even stickier over night. If you used a silicone mat, remove from mat and then cut and cut a strip of parchment paper to roll up with.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 6 to 12 fruit roll-ups depending on their size.
- To remove seeds for a smoother texture, strain the blended strawberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
- You can use a food dehydrator at 145°F for 6-8 hours as an alternative to oven drying.
- Feel free to customize by using your favorite fruits or fruit combinations.
- Frozen fruit can be substituted if thawed completely before cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Roll Ups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12g | |
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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