Use a dehydrator to indulge in a guilt-free treat for the kids with our Homemade Fruit Roll Ups Fruit Leather Recipe. This simple and delightful homemade strawberry fruit leather is the perfect alternative to store-bought fruit roll-ups, offering a wholesome snack without the added sugars.
Enjoy them as candy, pack them into a lunch box for your kids, or take them on your outdoor adventures as a convenient and nutritious snack that captures the essence of natural fruit in every delightful bite.
Recipes Made in Dehydrator
Our zucchini chips are the easiest to make in a dehydrator since you do not have to watch for them to burn. And since those were so popular, I have even made another variation of smoked paprika zucchini chips and cucumber chips.
I use the dehydrator to make our churros like pork rinds, dehydrated strawberries, and much more. Check the whole collection of dehydrated food.
What Are Fruit Roll-Ups?
Fruit roll-ups are leather-like sheets of fruit snacks in parchment paper or cellophane. Very popular around the world, you can even buy those perfect snacks in the supermarkets.
What Is a Keto Fruit Roll-Up Made Of?
Our recipe – only one ingredient – strawberries or berries of your choice – is a homemade fruit roll ups recipe made with real fruits only. Our cranberry fruit leather is another great idea.
How Many Carbs Are in Homemade Strawberry Fruit Roll Up?
As we are using pure fruits for those fruit roll-ups, they still contain some natural sugar.
Taking strawberries as an example, one strip of fruit roll-up contains approximately 4 g of natural fruit sugar.
Fruit Roll Ups Comparison
Most store-bought fruit roll-ups contain added sugar, processed oil, preservatives, color dyes and a minimal amount of fruits. And on top of that, they are pretty pricey.
A good example is a store-bought strawberry flavor fruit roll-up.
One hundred grams (3,5oz) contains 85 grams of carbohydrates, of which 39 grams is sugar.
A very similar comparison is with gummy bears. Therefore it is always great to have a homemade sugar-free gummy bears recipe that does not contain any preservatives and still makes kids love it and take it to school for their lunches as a great loaded sugary snack replacement.
Have I already convinced you to make your own?
Make fruit roll ups at home and give this recipe a try.
And when you realize this recipe’s easy, you will never buy another fruit leather from the supermarkets.
Do I Need Added Sugar Sweetener in the Healthy Homemade Fruit Roll Ups?
My initial plan was to sweeten them.
But as I started thinking of the steps, I realized a few points:
- I never eat fresh berries with sugar
- Once I dehydrate them, the water will diminish, and the natural fruit sugar will intensify anyway
I made my first batch of pure strawberries and stayed there forever.
You do not need to sweeten the fruit leather at all.
Especially for strawberries, the sweetness and a sour touch combine perfectly after dehydrating.
Do I Need a Dehydrator for Homemade Fruit Leather?
For this recipe, you can dehydrate the fruit leather directly in a dehydrator or at a low temperature in the oven.
Having a food dehydrator has been a big-time saver in the kitchen for me.
Since I bought it for the first time years ago, I always use it.
At first, I was skeptical and against it because of the size, but when my first one stopped working, I had to buy a new one immediately.
Now I can not live without it. I dehydrate all of the berries in it, veggies, make crunchy snacks, seed crackers, you name it.
My dehydrator is simple and inexpensive. It is round and, therefore, difficult to use a silicone sheet. And that is why I bought myself a plastic sheet, which fits into the trays specifically to make the fruit leather.
Do You Like Cotton Candy?
If yes, your house will smell like you have just produced some. I used to love cotton candy, which was the first thing that struck me when I entered the house after dehydrating strawberry fruit rolls for a few hours – just an incredible advantage.
But let us go to a detailed explanation of how to make those beauties. Easy and simple. And with only one ingredient – berries of your choice.
How To Make Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups?
This all-natural dehydrated homemade keto fruit roll-ups recipe perfectly replaces keto candy with its sticky, chewy, and no-sugar-added intense fruity flavor. Entirely gluten-free, low-carb and sugar-free, this raw low-carb fruit leather recipe can be made with any berries you choose for a perfect easy-to-make keto snack.
With our recipe card, you can use any fruit you desire.
Kitchen Gadgets you might need:
- Dehydrator
- High-Speed blender or Magic Bullet
- Parchment Paper
- Round dehydrator Plastic Fruit Leather Tray inserts
Ingredients you need:
- Berries or fruit of your choice
- Sweetener – optional
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE FRUIT LEATHER RECIPE
First Step: Prepare Ingredients
Wash and clean the strawberries or berries you are going to use. You can mix them, use separate types or decorate them as in my video.
Second Step: Puree
Add strawberries into the magic bullet cup or a blender and puree the fruit thoroughly.
Third Step: Prepare the Dehydrator
If you are using a dehydrator with a round shape, you might need a plastic insert that goes inside each of the dehydrator layers.
You can also use parchment paper, which you can pre-cut into the exact size you might need, or use a silicone sheet if you have a square shape dehydrator.
Fourth Step: Pour and Spread
Pour the fruit mixture onto the plastic or parchment paper and use an offset spatula to help spread the puree into quarter inch thick layer.
No worry if the amount of fruit puree is a bit thicker. While dehydrating, most of the moisture in the fruit will be taken out, and your layer will be much thinner.
If your layer is extremely thin, peeling it at the end will be challenging.
Fifth Step: Decorate
If you want to make it more decorative, look at the video, where I have used a bit of blueberry mixture. I filled that mixture into a syringe and gently pressed small dots on a strawberry layer. You can also use different fruit combinations as a mixture.
Sixth Step: Optional – Strikes
This step is optional, but I have added this as well, in case you want to go more into decorating. As you see in the video, I have further made little star-like streaks out of the dots with a thin metal stick.
It is just something additional if you want to make fruit roll-ups for your kid’s lunches, as we know most children like little decorations and will eat much more of them.
Seventh Step: Dehydrate
Once all the layers are poured and spread, place them one by one on top of each other onto your dehydrator. Switch the dehydrator on for approximately eight hours. Swapping the layers from time to time is advisable so each rack will get fully dehydrated.
Eighth Step: Peel
When your fruit roll-ups are fully dehydrated, let them cool completely. To check, touch each fruit roll with your bare hands and ensure they are no longer sticky. Gently peel the fruit leather from either plastic, parchment paper or a silicone sheet.
Ninth Step: Roll and Cut
The final step is to pre-cut your fruit skin. You can either roll the whole sheet and, using your scissors, cut it into the desired size.
You can also just cut the slices with the scissors or pizza cutter into the desired shape.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Lemon juice – if you use blueberries or blackberries, a few drops of lemon juice will add a nice flavor.
- Thickness – do not try to make them extremely thin – dehydrator will dehydrate all the water from the fruit roll-ups, and the sheet will be fragile at the end.
- Ready – once the sheets are not sticky anymore to the touch, the roll-ups are fully dry
- If it is too dry – spray a bit of water.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Can I Use Frozen Fruit To Make Fruit Roll-Ups?
You can use fresh or frozen berries. For blueberries, I have used frozen wild blueberries, which I have in my freezer for the whole year. Ensure you thaw the fruit fully and squeeze the extra liquid before mixing. Some recipes require cooking the fruit beforehand, but I do not feel the need for it.
Can I Make Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups in the Oven?
You certainly can. Drying them at the lowest temperature of 70 degrees Celsius or 170 degrees F is advisable, using a silicone baking mat or baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the mixture onto the silicone mat, place into the oven and bake for a few hours. Once thoroughly dried, remove from the oven and let it cool so it is no longer sticky to the touch.
You can also use wax paper, which you can keep on while cutting the sheets with scissors.
How Do I Know Dehydrated Fruit Roll-Ups Are Ready?
To find out if your fruit roll-ups or fruit leathers are ready, it’s pretty easy.
All you have to do is touch the dehydrated skin with your bare hands. Make sure nothing is sticky, as this will show the fruit leather is ready.
What if My Fruit Roll-Ups Are Too Dry?
No worries here. Just spray them with a bit of water; they will soak up a bit of moisture and be easier to peel.
Once you dehydrate your fruit roll-ups fully, they should last very long. If you keep them outside on the kitchen counter, they are good for a few weeks up to a month. You can also store them and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a year.
How To Store Easy Fruit Leather?
Store them in an airtight container for a very long time. It is good to use parchment paper for each roll as it will become sticky.
When you have more strawberries, mixed or whole, look at this super quick and easy strawberry mint smoothie or sugar-free cake.
More Healthy Snacks
As we are having a sweet day today, I suggest a few more easy-sweet snacks.
Experiment with various options like cinnamon pork rinds for a sweet crunch, dried blueberries to satisfy your sweet tooth, or rainbow pudding for a colorful and whimsical treat. Additionally, try making strawberry chips for a burst of fruity goodness or indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet and savory with candied bacon.
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Homemade Fruit Roll Ups Fruit Leather Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Berries or fruit of your choice
- Sweetener – optional
Video
Instructions
- Wash and clean the strawberries or berries you are going to use. You can mix them, use separate types or decorate them as in my video.
- Add strawberries into the magic bullet cup or a blender and puree the fruit thoroughly.
- If you are using a dehydrator with a round shape, you might need a plastic insert that goes inside each of the dehydrator layers.
- Pour the fruit mixture onto the plastic or parchment paper and use an offset spatula to help spread the puree into quarter inch thick layer.
- If you want to make it more decorative, look at the video, where I have used a bit of blueberry mixture. I filled that mixture into a syringe and gently pressed small dots on a strawberry layer.
- This step is optional, but I have added this as well, in case you want to go more into decorating. As you see in the video, I have further made little star-like streaks out of the dots with a thin metal stick.
- Once all the layers are poured and spread, place them one by one on top of each other onto your dehydrator. Switch the dehydrator on for approximately eight hours. Swapping the layers from time to time is advisable so each rack will get fully dehydrated.
- When your fruit roll-ups are fully dehydrated, let them cool completely. To check, touch each fruit roll with your bare hands and ensure they are no longer sticky. Gently peel the fruit leather from either plastic, parchment paper or a silicone sheet.
- The final step is to pre-cut your fruit skin. You can either roll the whole sheet and, using your scissors, cut it into the desired size.
Notes
- Lemon juice – if you use blueberries or blackberries, a few drops of lemon juice will add a nice flavor.
- Thickness – do not try to make them extremely thin – dehydrator will dehydrate all the water from the fruit roll-ups, and the sheet will be fragile at the end.
- Ready – once the sheets are not sticky anymore to the touch, the roll-ups are fully dry
- If it is too dry – spray a bit of water.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Combien je regrette de ne pas posséder un déshydrateur. Nous sommes trop vieux maintenant,et sans enfant,donc, un peu tard pour en acheter un.
Malgré tout, cela ne m’empêche pas d’admirer cette recette. Bisous Chris 06
Dear Chris,
I also use a plain cheap version I bought in the supermarket. It gives you almost the same results as the expensive versions.