3-Ingredient Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups Recipe
These 3-Ingredient Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups are a healthy and delicious snack made from fresh or frozen fruit, sweetened with honey, and balanced with lemon juice. This simple recipe involves pureeing, simmering, and baking the fruit mixture to create chewy, naturally sweet fruit roll-ups perfect for a nutritious treat or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 roll-ups (depends on size of strips) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 4–6 cups fresh or frozen fruit (600–700 g) – berries, mango, peaches, or any blend you love
Sweetener and Flavor
- 4–6 Tbsp honey (or swap with sugar or a sugar substitute)
- 4 Tbsp lemon juice (60 mL)
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Wash, peel, and chop your fruit if needed. Blend the fruit until it becomes completely smooth to create a purée base.
- Sweeten and balance: Add honey and lemon juice to the fruit purée. Blend again to evenly combine the ingredients, ensuring a balanced sweetness and tartness.
- Cook it down: Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Spread and bake: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Spread the thickened fruit mixture evenly on each sheet to about 1/8-inch thickness for even drying.
- Dry it out: Bake the sheets at 170°F (75°C) in the oven for 4–6 hours until the fruit leather is no longer sticky to the touch and has a pliable, leathery texture.
- Cool and roll: Remove from oven and allow the fruit roll-ups to cool completely. Cut into strips and roll them up with the parchment paper for easy storage and snacking.
Notes
- You can use any combination of berries, mango, peaches, or other fruits for different flavors.
- Adjust honey or sweetener quantity depending on the sweetness of your fruit.
- Use a silicone baking mat for easier removal and less sticking.
- Store the fruit roll-ups in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.
- Check periodically during baking to avoid over-drying.
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