Overview
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
2-3 hours
Servings
10
Products
Dark Sweet Cherries
Ingredients
- 3 cups Nature’s Touch Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries, defrosted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1
Dark Sweet Cherries
Conventional
Step 1
Add 3 cups of defrosted cherries to a blender.
Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Blend until smooth and silky.
Step 3
Spread the purée evenly onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Not too thick, not too thin.
Step 4
Place in the oven at 225°F (107°C) for about 2 to 3 hours. It’s ready when the surface is dry to the touch and no longer sticky.
Step 5
Let it cool completely, then peel the fruit leather off the liner.
Step 6
Roll the sheet with parchment paper and cut into strips for a fun grab-and-go snack.
