Peach Fruit Leather
This simple peach fruit leather recipe takes very little time and is a great snack for both kids and adults. Say goodbye to genetically modified corn syrup, artificial flavors, and artificial colors!
This recipe is so simple, it should hardly be called a recipe! Peach fruit leather is 4 ingredients, peaches, honey, lemon juice and a little cornstarch to hold everything together and improve flexibility so it can roll up for storage.
To make this, you’ll need a dehydrator and silicone trays or nonstick mats pour the fruit leather on.
Ingredient for peach fruit leather
Peaches: the best peaches for fruit leather are very ripe, soft, and sweet. If you get them from a you-pick, the easiest to use are the freestone peaches. Freestone means that the flesh of the peach separates easily from the pit.
Honey: Unlike corn syrup, honey is a natural syrup sweetener. It adds pliability to this recipe.
Lemon Juice: Fresh is best but canned lemon juice also works in this recipe. It adds a little tang and helps retain the color.
Cornstarch: Make sure to use organic cornstarch if you want a no genetically modified ingredients in the fruit leather. Cornstarch helps to bind the ingredients and improve flexibility.
Tips & Tricks
- Use very ripe peaches
- Don’t over dry, or you’ll get peach puree chips.
- If you don’t dry it enough, you’ll feel moisture in it. Usually spots that aren’t completely dry will be lighter in color.
- Some tackiness from the sugar is normal but if you feel any additional moisture, keep drying.
Storage
The best way to store peach fruit leather is on parchment paper, then roll it tightly and tie with twine. Store in an airtight container for up to one year. It can be stored longer but the quality will diminish after about a year. Keep out of light if possible.
Similar Recipes
Cooking also helps improve flexibility of the fruit leather but if you want to try a raw version of fruit leather, check out my raw grape fruit leather recipe.
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Easy Peach Fruit Leather
Ingredients
- 4 cups (about 2lbs) diced peaches skins removed
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Add diced peaches, honey, cornstarch, and lemon juice to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour in a saucepan, then bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Stir often.
- Take off heat, and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Pour onto dehydrator trays with no stick sheets or a silicone tray placed on top.
- Divide liquid between 2 trays.
- Dehydrate at 125ºF for 8-12 hours or until no wet spots remain. The leather can be a little sticky but shouldn't be moist.
- Cut each leather into 4 strips, place on parchment paper to fit each strip of fruit leather, then roll, tie with twine, and store in an airtight container.
- Makes about 2 trays or 8 fruit leather roll ups.
Notes
- Try not to overdry the fruit leather. If you do, the edges will be crisp and not roll well. If that happens don’t worry, leave it out until the fruit leather absorbs some of the humidity from the air. This process usually takes 1-3 days.
