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    Home » Real Food » Snacks » Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups

    Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups

    By Kristen Chidsey | 51 Comments | Published July 29, 2018 | Updated June 1, 2021 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Homemade Fruit Roll Ups: With 3 wholesome ingredients you can easily make homemade fruit leather. These easy 3 ingredient, healthy fruit roll ups are the perfect lunch box treat. #lunchbox #vegan #allergyfree #glutenfree

    Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups are made with just 3 wholesome ingredients, an oven, and can be flavored using a variety of fruit.

    These DIY Healthy Fruit Roll-Ups are the perfect lunch box treat. Pair them with a Turkey Wrap and Homemade Cheese Crackers for a wholesome lunch picky eaters love!

    A homemade fruit roll-up rolled up in blue craft paper with blackberries and strawberries to the side

    I grew up looking forward to the days I had a packaged fruit roll-up in my lunchbox.

    But when I became a parent and the world got a whole lot more educated on nutrition, I ditched the store-bought fruit roll-ups and instead treat my kids to Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups.

    This recipe for fruit roll-ups is good for you thanks to the huge dose of fruit and they are also free from the top 8 allergens--making this a treat all kids can enjoy!

    Not to mention, Fruit Roll-Ups are not at all complicated to make. They only take a few minutes of hands-on prep time and a bit of patience when baking.

    Notes on Ingredients

    My recipe for Fruit Roll-Ups only contains 3 ingredients.

    • Fruit: Any combination of berries, mango, kiwi, or peaches will work to make fruit roll-ups. I would avoid things like bananas or apples.
    • Sweetener: Use either honey or maple syrup. If you need this recipe to vegan-friendly be sure to opt for honey. Do not use granulated sugar, as it will not dissolve properly in the fruit and can leave the fruit roll-ups grainy.
    • Lemon Juice: The lemon juice will help to preserve the fruit and brighten the flavors.

    How to Make Fruit Roll-Ups without a Dehydrator

    • Puree 3 cups of fruit with 1 tablespoon sweetener and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
    Blackberry and Stawberries in fruit processor
    • Spread your pureed fruit out into a thin layer (about ⅛ inch thick) onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
    • Bake at the lowest temperature your oven will go for 4-8 hours. (150-180 degrees) You will know your fruit roll-ups are done cooking when they are not sticky to the touch. (Timing varies based on oven and moisture in fruit). I cooked my fruit roll-ups at 170 degrees and they were ready in 5 hours.
    • Cut into 1-inch strips using kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter. If you use parchment paper, you can leave the fruit roll on the parchment paper, if you baked your fruit leather on a silicone baking mat, peel it off before cutting it into strips.
    • Roll up the fruit roll-up and secure it with a sticker or piece of tape. If you didn't use parchment paper to bake, use a strip of craft paper or wax paper to roll up the fruit leather.
    • Let your kids (or yourself) enjoy!
    Homemade strawberry fruit roll ups on white board with scissors and fruit scattered around

    Variations on Homemade Fruit Leather

    There are endless varieties of flavors you can choose when making fruit roll-ups. I personally like to use a mixture of berries, but mangos peaches, or kiwi would work as well. You can even use applesauce or any fruit puree in your fruit mixture.

    I would not recommend using fruit like bananas--because they would brown significantly, but if you try it and it works, let me know!

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you use frozen fruit to make fruit roll-ups?

    YES!! You can use frozen fruit to make homemade fruit roll-ups, just defrost fruit and drain off any excess liquid. And then proceed with the recipe as directed.

    How thick should you make homemade fruit leather?

    The trick to making homemade fruit roll-ups is to spread the fruit mixture out into a thin, but not too thin layer. Basically, you want to use a spatula to spread out the mixture into about ⅛ inch thick without leaving any holes. You don't need to get out a ruler, just spread out your mixture as thin as you can while being sure the mixture is even.

    How long can you keep homemade fruit leather?

    Keep homemade fruit-roll ups in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

    Is the sweetener necessary?

    You can omit the sweetener altogether if your fruit is really ripe.

    Do you need to strain the fruit puree?

    If you have a child with a sensitive digestive system that needs to avoid seeds, use any fruit you like to puree and then run through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds, or use peaches, applesauce or mangoes to avoid any small seeds.

    What is the best temperatur to cook fruit roll-ups at?

    You want to cook the fruit roll-ups at the lowest temperature your oven will go. For me, that was 170 degrees, but some ovens go to 150 degrees. The cooking time varies greatly due to moisture in fruit and oven temperature. I would check your fruit roll-ups at 4 hours and if really wobbly, not check again until 5 hours. The total cooking time ranges from 4 hours to 8 hours. My fruit roll-ups typically take 5 hours.

    Recipe Tips

    • Do NOT use plastic wrap or wax paper to line your baking sheet with. I know others will tell you at this low temperature it is safe, but if you don't have high-quality plastic wrap, you are risking your plastic melting into your fruit roll-ups. Play it safe. A silicone mat or parchment paper that is designed to bake with is the only way to go.
    • It is also a good idea to leave a small border from the side of the pan to your fruit mixture, so the fruit roll-ups don't dry onto the edge of the pan, making it harder to remove your fruit leather easily once dried.
    • I love to use fun stickers and craft paper to roll up my homemade fruit roll-ups to make this homemade treat feel more special.

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    If you made Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below. 

    Blackberry Strawberry Fruit Roll Up, half-way rolled up in blue craft paper

    Homemade Fruit Leather

    Make your own healthy fruit roll-ups with just 3 ingredients
    4.93 from 14 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 64kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups fruit see notes
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 140 degrees (or as low as your oven will go). Line a rimmed half-size sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat. You can use a larger pan, but your mixture will not cover the full sheet pan.
    • In a food processor or blender, puree the fruit with the sweetener and lemon juice until perfectly smooth. 
    • Pour pureed fruit onto the prepared pan and use an offset spatula to evenly spread the fruit out so that it is about ¼ inch thickness. Be sure to spread your fruit mixture thin, but without any holes.
    • Place in oven and bake for 4-6 hours, until set and no longer sticky to the touch. It can take up to 8 hours to cook these fruit roll-ups if your fruit has high moisture content and your oven is set at 150 degrees. I have only ever had to bake my fruit roll-ups for 5 hours. But you may need longer. Check every 30 minutes and remove from oven when no longer sticky to the touch. 
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully. If you use parchment paper, you can leave the fruit roll on the parchment paper, if you baked your fruit leather on a silicone baking mat, peel it off before cutting it into strips.
    • Cut the cooled fruit leather into 1-inch strips and roll up in parchment paper or wax paper and secure with tape or a sticker to make it cute if desired.
    • Keep homemade fruit-roll ups in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

    Equipment Needed

    • Parchment Paper

    Notes

    Fruit: Use any type of fruit, like berries, mango, kiwi, or applesauce, for a total of 3 cups of fruit. I used 2 cups of strawberries and 1 cup of blackberries for this recipe.
    Frozen Fruit: You can use frozen fruit. Just defrost first in a strainer over a bowl in the refrigerator to remove excess water. Drain well and pat dry before proceeding with the recipe. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Sam

      February 25, 2022 at 1:01 pm

      Why do you recommend avoiding things like bananas or apples? I'm especially curious about why you would avoid bananas.
      Thanks in advance...

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 25, 2022 at 4:48 pm

        Hi Sam! The bananas turn really brown and the color is really offputting. Apples turn to mush and become brown.

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