Pumpkin Fruit Leather
This organic apple and pumpkin fruit leather recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and has the perfect amount of pumpkin pie spice.
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Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 24kcal
Equipment
- Dehydrator or oven set to 175°F
Ingredients
- 2 cup pumpkin puree or 1 cup pumpkin and 1 cup applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup up to ½ cup, to taste
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice up to 2 teaspoons, to taste
- unsweetened coconut flakes
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Stir pumpkin puree, applesauce (if using), maple syrup (or honey), and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl with a whisk or a fork until smooth.
- Line dehydrator trays (or your baking sheet) with parchment paper. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of pumpkin mixture on the parchment paper in ¼” thick round shapes like cookies.
- Sprinkle a little coconut on top, optional.
- Dry in a dehydrator set at 130°F (55°C) until completely dry. The amount of time this takes depends on your dehydrator. It could take 10-12 hours. If using the oven method, bake in a preheated oven at 175°F for 4-5 hours.
- To test for doneness, pick up one piece and bend it. It should be dry and flexible, with no pockets of moisture. Remove the pieces that are dry and let them cool in an open bowl. Continue drying the remaining pieces of fruit leather until they, too, are done. It goes quicker at the end, so check those last few every 15 minutes.
- Dust completely cooled pumpkin leather with cinnamon to keep it from sticking together, and store it in an airtight container.
Notes
How can I tell if my fruit leather is done?
Your pumpkin fruit leather should feel dry and pliable. Place your fully cooled pieces in a jar and store them in a dark cupboard for a week, checking daily. If you see droplets of moisture form inside the jar, it means your fruit leather is not quite dry enough, and you’ll need to take the fruit leather out of the jar, put them back on the dehydrator trays, and give them another hour or two to complete drying.How long does fruit leather last?
Properly dried pumpkin fruit leather is shelf-stable at room temperature. You can store the jar in your pantry or a dark cupboard for 6-12 months, but they probably won’t last that long with kids in the house!Why is my fruit leather crunchy?
The most common reason for crunchy fruit leather is overdrying it. When spooning your puree onto the tray, try drawing a thicker layer out to the edges, leaving it a bit thinner in the center to prevent crispy edges and promote even drying. The texture of your puree is also critical. It should be smooth and evenly mixed without pockets of water.Nutrition
Serving: 1fruit leather | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4766IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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