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Cherry fruit leather

Recipe Information

Description:
Cherry fruit leather is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 5 hours of cooking time for a combined total time of 5 hours, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 16 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 16
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Hours
Total Time 5 Hours, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Cherries
Category Fruit
Meal Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cherries

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1/3 cup sugar

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 170 degrees F.

  • Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  • Remove the pits and stems from the cherries.

  • Place the cherries and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a low boil and reduce the cherries. Stir frequently.

  • Transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the pan and add the sugar. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

  • Spread the mixture between the two prepared baking pans.

  • Bake in the oven for 5 hours, rotating the pans every hour, until slightly sticky.

  • When cool, flip the pan onto a cutting board and removing the paper.

  • Cut the leather into long strips. Fruit leather keeps best in an airtight container.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 103 cal

  • Total fat: 0g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 14mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 25g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: 0g