DEHYDRATOR
FRUIT LEATHER
Fruit that is pureed and dried in thin sheets becomes a tasty,
•Pit, then puree fruit of your choice, adding just enough liquid (fruit juice or at all.
•Place fruit leather sheet(s) into dehydrator tray(s). Pour one cup of fruit puree onto a sheet. If desired, use plastic wrap on leather sheets before pouring on fruit, so leather can be wrapped easily after drying. Remember to leave the drying tray’s center hole uncovered.
•For adequate circulation, only one half of the drying tray should be used. Place fruit leather sheets on alternate halves of the trays in the stack.
•When drying sticky purees (bananas, for instance), spray a small amount of vegetable oil on the fruit leather sheet or plastic wrap. After all fruit leather
puree is the texture of leather and has no sticky spots. It should easily remove from the fruit leather sheet. Wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature or refrigerate.
For further variation, puree several types of fruit together.
Don’t be afraid to experiment! Vary the amounts according to availability, taste and imagination. If the puree tastes good, the leather will be better. Remember
Try the following combinations:
•Strawberries, bananas
•Strawberries, rhubarb
•Cooked cranberries, oranges, honey
•Pineapple, peach
•Raspberry, apple
•Raspberry, banana, coconut
•Apricot, plum
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