Tu B’shvat, as the day G-d judges the trees, is the perfect time to celebrate the plentiful fruits and vegetables with which we are blessed. Dried fruit is an especially popular and delicious option. Here’s a fantastic recipe from kosher.com to make your own fruit leather from scratch. If you have the time, it’s certainly worth the effort.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped strawberries*
- Sweetener to taste*
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Preheat oven to the lowest number (mine went to 170 degrees Fahrenheit). Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap or a baking mat.
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Puree all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread to an even layer, tap the baking sheet on the counter.
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Place the baking sheet into the oven for four to eight hours (depending on your oven temp, start to check after four hours) until center is not sticky to touch.
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Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes, then peel the fruit leather off the baking mat or plastic, cut into strips and roll in parchment paper.
*Depending on the fruit and how ripe it is, you’re going to need more or less sweetener. I like to use honey but you can use sugar, maple syrup, agave, or rice syrup. I suggest you start with a tablespoon and add to taste.
*You can use whatever fruit you like, just follow the method above. As another fun twist, you can add a second flavor to the pan and swirl it in.
Other fruit you can use: peaches, mango, blueberries, raspberries, persimmon…
*You can also add spices to your fruit puree like cinnamon, nutmeg, lavender, vanilla, or cardamom.
Jj
says:Sounds perfectly simple to make, and healthy.
Thank you for sharing your recipes
L’Shalom
JJ