3-Ingredient Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups Recipe
These 3-Ingredient Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups are a delicious, healthy alternative to store-bought fruit snacks. Made with fresh or frozen fruit, honey, and lemon juice, these chewy treats capture the natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of fruit, with no artificial additives. Perfect for a nutritious snack or a fun activity to make with kids, they combine simple ingredients with a slow baking method to achieve the perfect roll-up texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10-12 fruit roll-up strips 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Fruit Purée
- 4–6 cups fresh or frozen fruit (600–700 g) – berries, mango, peaches, or any blend you love
Sweetener and Flavoring
- 4–6 Tbsp honey (or substitute with sugar or a sugar substitute)
- 4 Tbsp lemon juice (60 mL)
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Wash, peel, and chop your fruit as needed. Blend until completely smooth to create a fine purée that will be the base of your roll-ups.
- Sweeten and balance: Add the honey and lemon juice to the purée, then blend again thoroughly to evenly distribute sweetness and acidity throughout the mixture.
- Cook it down: Pour the fruit mixture into a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly, concentrating the flavors and reducing excess moisture.
- Spread and bake: Prepare two baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Evenly spread the thickened purée onto the sheets to about 1/8-inch thickness, ensuring a uniform layer for even drying.
- Dry it out: Bake the sheets in a preheated oven at 170°F (75°C) for 4–6 hours, or until the fruit leather is no longer sticky to the touch but still pliable for rolling.
- Cool and roll: Allow the fruit roll-ups to cool completely on the sheets. Once cool, cut into strips and roll them with the parchment paper for easy storage and snacking.
Notes
- Use ripe fruit for the best natural sweetness; unripe fruit may require more sweetener.
- Adjust the amount of honey or sugar substitute to your taste preference or dietary needs.
- Ensure the baking temperature is low to gently dry out the fruit without burning it.
- Store roll-ups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations to customize flavors and colors.
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