CLEAN EATING Berry Fruit Leather ROLL-UPS are good!

In my week of using my dehydrator I have made dried herbs, jerky and now fruit roll-ups. They were a hit and the left overs are packed and ready to go in lunch boxes! I must say I was one happy Mom! If you have a picky eater, this is a great way to add in some veggies too! So, anytime you have fruit that is getting too ripe, just make fruit leather roll ups!

This is the dehydrator that I use. It is big and maybe not for everyone but I love it. It has 6 trays, easy to clean and is quiet.

This dehydrator works great for me! 6 trays to make a variety in one batch.

This is a great recipe if you find that you will not eat all of your fruit for the week. Just before the fruit is turning- wash and freeze!

Ingredients:
4 Cups Frozen or Fresh Berries (I used a mixture of Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Blackberries).
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1 Teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Organic Raw Honey

Instructions:
1. Place the frozen berries on the bottom of a large saucepan. Add applesauce, Lemon Juice and Honey on top (that order helps fruit thaw and allow the liquids to blend without scorching) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. After it reaches a boil lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes so the berries are nice and soft and the liquid has thickened.
2. Pour the mixture into a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
3. Line dehydrator sheets/trays with parchment paper and pour half of the fruit mixture onto each tray through a fine mesh sleeve. Using a spatula, spread the mixture evenly- about 1/4″ thick.
4. Place in the dehydrator for 3-4 hours at 150 degrees. If it needs more time- increase in 3o minute increments.
5. Cut the parchment and dried fruit in strips and roll up tightly. You can secure with tape or string. Keeps up to 6 days.
*You can also use your oven on the lowest setting and increase time to approximately 5 hours.

These are a yummy snack that the kids LOVE helping make.. and eat. How exciting to have a treat that you helped make in the kitchen with your Mom!

Enjoy!