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Apricot Leather

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390 min

Apricot Leather

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Time

390 min

Serving

14 persons

Calories

39

Rating

4.00★ (40)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
Learn how to make your own apricot fruit leather with this recipe. It's a great way to use extra apricots, especially when your tree gives a bumper crop. Apricots are very nutritious and this makes a great snack. The leather will keep for a long time in an airtight container.

Ingredients

  • lemon juice: 1 tsp
  • pitted and diced fresh apricots: 2 cups
  • white sugar: 0.5 cup

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  1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F (165 degrees C), or the lowest setting you have.
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  2. Combine lemon juice, apricots, and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
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  3. Cover an 11x17-inch pan or cookie sheet with a layer of plastic wrap. Pour pureed fruit onto the prepared pan and spread evenly to within 1 inch of the edge.
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  4. Bake for 4 to 6 hours in the preheated oven, using a spoon or a pair of tongs to keep the door slightly ajar, or until puree has dried and is no longer sticky. Once dry, you can cut it into strips; store in an airtight container.
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