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Fruit leather:
Strawberry Fruit Rolls
You can substitute the strawberries for blackberries,
blueberries or raspberries.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
500g fresh strawberries, hulled, halved
300g apple puree
1. Set Dehydrator to 160°F.
2. Place all the ingredients in the jug of a blender or
bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth.
3. Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit roll
up tray.
4. Place in Dehydrator. Leave for 6-9 hours or until
pliable. Roll up each fruit piece to form a log.
Mango Fruit Rolls
800g sliced mango in natural juice, drained
1. Set Dehydrator to 160°F.
2. Place mango in the jug of a blender or bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth.
3. Spoon puree evenly onto greased fruit roll up tray.
4. Place in Dehydrator. Leave for 6-8 hours or until pliable. Roll up each fruit piece to form a log.
Fruit rolls make delicious snacks ready to have on
hand. Here are some hints to ensure perfect fruit rolls:
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• Fresh or canned fruit can be used to make fruit rolls, simply substitute weight for
weight. However, do not combine a mixture of canned and fresh fruit in the same roll
up. If using fresh fruit, make sure it is of good quality without soft or discoloured patches.
• If using fresh fruit, you will need to peel and cook it first so that it can be pureed in a blender for the
preparation required to make rolls.
• The prepared fruit must be evenly spread over the fruit roll trays to ensure even drying times.
• The fruit should be spread to an even thickness of about 5mm. The fruit, once pureed, needs to be a
spoonable consistency. If the mixture is too runny the end result will be affected.
• If mixture is too runny, you can add pureed apple or pear to the mixture to make up
the desired consistency.
• Make sure the fruit rolls are dried continuously at the recommended temperature and time.
• Once dried, the fruit rolls should be pliable and without any soft or sticky patches on top or underneath.
• Remove fruit rolls from trays when still warm and roll up to form logs.
• Wrap in non-stick baking paper and store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 week.
Do not store in the fridge as the fruit rolls need to be stored in a moisture-free area to maintain a pliable,
chewy texture.
• Suitable fruits for rolls include: Apple, apricot, berries, cherries, mango, peaches, pears, and plums.
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