Description
Skip the store-bought options, and make this homemade fruit roll ups recipe with just two simple ingredients for a sweet, nutritious snack instead! Gluten-free.
Ingredients
(see notes if doubling the recipe)
- 2 cups fruit of choice (300 grams), peeled and sliced, if needed (see notes for best types of fruit to use)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- Optional – 1 Tablespoon fruit juice (such as pineapple or orange juice for extra flavor)
Instructions
Oven Method (See notes)
- Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth ( (about 1 to 1 ¼ cup pureed). Pour onto a half sheet pan (about 15 x 10 x 1 inch) lined with a silicone baking mat or plastic wrap (do not use aluminum foil, parchment paper, or waxed paper otherwise the fruit roll ups will not peel off). See notes if you double the recipe.
- Spread the fruit mix to ⅛ inch thick. Place in the oven at 170F or at the lowest temperature and bake for 6-8 hours, until the center is not sticky anymore. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. (see notes).
- Let the fruit batter cool then peel the fruit off the baking mat or plastic wrap. Place on a sheet of parchment paper and cut into strips with kitchen shears.
- Roll the strips up and use a string to hold together or simply press the ends to the parchment paper.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Notes
Alternative Method – DEHYDRATOR – Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour evenly onto a dehydrator tray. Cover and dehydrate at 135 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 7 hours. Once the batter is dry and not sticky in the middle, turn off the dehydrator. Allow the fruit roll to cool.
Prep Tips – Double the batter and evenly spread onto 2 half sheet pans, if desired.
Oven Method Tip – Then let the fruit mix dehydrate for 4-7 hours (check progress at 3 hours), depending on the temperature. I was able to dry out the fruit on a silicone mat in 4 hours at 170F but using plastic wrap took an extra 30-45 minutes.. Do not use warming mode on the oven.
Flavor Tips – Each type of fruit will produce slightly different results. Berries, mango, and pineapple are my favorites. If using berries or kiwi, small seeds will remain unless you strain them. Experiment to find what fruit works best for you. The addition of honey or maple syrup enhances the texture and makes the fruit roll ups a little more chewy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: snack
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fruit roll up
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3.7 g
- Sodium: 0.4 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.1 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg