What is the difference between fruit roll-ups and fruit leather?

In case you didn’t know, the only difference between fruit leather and fruit roll-ups is the thickness of the fruit when you put it in the pan. Thicker fruit gives you leather; thinner fruit gives you fruit roll-ups. Learn how to make your own fruit leather here .

Are sweeteners added to homemade fruit roll-ups?

You might find other recipes out there that add sweeteners or other ingredients to the pureed fruit, but you don’t need anything extra to make your own fruit roll ups. You could add a drizzle of honey if you feel like it needs just a little sweetness. The only exception would be the lemon juice, and it’s only needed when you want to preserve the color of the fruit, like in apricots, peaches, or apples, so it doesn’t turn a not-so-lovely shade of brown when it’s dried.

Are fruit roll ups healthy?

The ingredients list on the fruit roll ups from the store starts out with three kinds of sugar, so I’d have to say definitely not! These healthy fruit roll ups, on the other hand, have simple fresh fruit instead, a much healthier choice.

Easy Homemade Fruit Roll Ups | No Sugar Added! (+ Video)

Fruit Roll Ups

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Enjoy a sweet and fruity treat with these homemade fruit roll ups – no sugar necessary! All the fun of unwrapping the rolled-up treat like you get at the store, but with wholesome ingredients. Pack them in the lunchbox or have a sweet treat any time!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4-12 hours
Total Time: Varies
Yield: 24 1x
Category: Snacks
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 cups fresh fruit, washed and dried, pitted (if necessary) and chopped into approx 1″ pieces
1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice (optional, if using light-colored fruits)

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Instructions

1. Blend fruits (and lemon juice, if using) in a blender or food processor until smooth. If the fruit contains seeds (like strawberries or blackberries), you can press the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove them.
2. Line a baking sheet with either parchment paper, wax paper, or a silpat mat. If you’re using parchment paper, allow just enough to overhang so the fruit roll-ups are easy to remove later.
3. Pour the fruit puree onto the lined baking sheet to about ⅛″ to ¼″ thickness for fruit roll-ups. Gently tap the sides a few times to remove the air bubbles and ensure the fruit mixture is level.
4. Place the tray in the oven and turn the heat to approximately 140-150F. If your oven doesn’t have a setting this low, see the additional recipe tips below.
5. Allow the fruit puree to cook for 4-12 hours, checking every 4 hours for doneness. The fruit roll up is done when it is dry and smooth to the touch, not tacky, and set in the center, and easy to remove from the parchment paper or mat.
6. Remove the fruit roll up and use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut it into strips about 4-6″ in length and 1″ in width. Roll each strip up into a spiral.
7. Store fruit roll-ups in the refrigerator in an airtight container or snack bags for up to one month.

Nutrition

Calories: 13

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