Author Notes
Who doesn't love fruit leather? It's one of those kid-friendly snacks that appeals to all ages, and it's surprisingly easy to make a healthy version. Don't be afraid of the long bake time, it's completely hands off, and your house will smell heavenly! This recipe was originally created for a California Sweetpotato contest. Enjoy! —CravingSomethingHealthy
Ingredients
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1
large sweet potato, peeled
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1
medium sweet or tart apple, peeled and cored
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1
medium ripe pear, peeled and cored
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1 teaspoon
agave syrup
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1/2 teaspoon
pumpkin pie spice
Directions
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Preheat oven to 175 degrees.
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Line a baking sheet with a Silpat silicone baking mat.
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Cut sweet potato and fruit into 1 inch pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl or large glass measuring cup. You should have approximately 4 cups total
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Microwave contents on high until everything is soft and tender, about 8 minutes.
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Transfer contents to the bowl of a food processor.
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Add agave syrup and spice mix. Puree mixture until completely smooth.
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Pour mixture onto Silpat and smooth out to the edges until evenly thin and smooth. An offset spatula is helpful for this step.
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Bake on a middle oven rack for 4-5 hours, until fruit leather is firm to the touch, and pulls away from the baking mat easily.
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Let cool, and cut into six long strips.
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Store rolled up, in an airtight bag or container
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