Source: Tktyfy, AdobeStockAlthough plum fruit leather takes quite a while to prepare, the result fully justifies the time spent. It's a delicious and healthy treat that both adults and children are sure to love. Fruit leather is great with tea or as a snack, and it stores excellently – especially if you roll the pieces in powdered sugar. Here are 12 simple recipes!
1. Plum Fruit Leather in a Dehydrator
Source: aroma-avenue.ruDifferent dehydrators have different operating modes, so cooking times may vary.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 100 ml water, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the plums with water and simmer over low heat until soft. Pass through a sieve, add sugar to the puree, and reduce by half, stirring constantly. Pour the mixture in a 5-7 mm layer onto dehydrator trays and dry the fruit leather for about 6 hours.
2. Plum Fruit Leather in the Oven
Source: povar.ruIf you don't have a special fruit and vegetable dehydrator, here's a solution.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums, add a couple of spoons of water, add sugar, and cook until the fruits are soft. Pass through a sieve and cook the puree for another 15-20 minutes. Pour it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and dry the fruit leather in the oven at 60-80 degrees Celsius for about 7 hours with the door slightly ajar.
3. Plum Fruit Leather in the Sun
Source: youtube.comDrying fruit leather outdoors takes the longest, but it doesn't require any kitchen appliances.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar.
Preparation: Cover the plums with water, cook until soft, and pass through a sieve. Add sugar and cook the puree over low heat until thick. Pour it onto parchment paper in a thin layer, cover with gauze, and dry the fruit leather for a couple of days in the sun, but in a well-ventilated area.
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4. Sugar-Free Plum Fruit Leather
Source: ashkadar.comThis fruit leather will delight with its pure fruit flavor and pleasant tartness.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Cover the plums with water, cook until soft, and pass through a sieve to remove pits. Reduce the puree over low heat until thick. Pour onto parchment paper and dry the fruit leather in a dehydrator according to the instructions.
5. Plum Fruit Leather with Honey
Source: youtube.comIf you prefer sweet desserts but don't like sugar, here's an option.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 100 ml water, 120 g honey.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums, add water, simmer until the fruits are soft, and pass through a sieve. Cook the puree for another 20 minutes, remove from heat, and mix with honey. Pour the mixture onto parchment paper and dry the fruit leather in a slightly ajar oven for about 7 hours at 60 degrees Celsius.
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6. No-Cook Plum Fruit Leather
Source: pinterest.comThe healthiest fruit leather, because the plums undergo less heat treatment here.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums and pass them through a meat grinder or blend them. Add sugar, let the mixture sit for half an hour, and stir again. Pour onto parchment paper and dry the fruit leather in a dehydrator for about 8 hours.
7. Plum and Apple Fruit Leather
Source: ru.dreamstime.comNot only delicious, but also convenient, because this fruit puree thickens better.
You will need: 500 g plums, 500 g apples, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop the apples. Remove the pits from the plums and simmer them with the apples until soft. Pass the fruits through a sieve, add sugar, and reduce the puree by one-third. Dry the fruit leather in a dehydrator or a slightly ajar oven at 60-80 degrees Celsius for about 6 hours.
8. Plum Fruit Leather with Nuts
Source: gumussanpestil.comAs with regular plums, walnuts pair best with cherry plums.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 100 g walnuts, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the plums with a small amount of water, cook until soft, and pass through a sieve to remove pits and skins. Add sugar, reduce the puree for 30-40 minutes over low heat, and pour a thin layer onto parchment paper. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and dry the fruit leather for 6-8 hours in a slightly ajar oven at 70 degrees Celsius.
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9. Plum and Mixed Fruit Leather
Source: aroma-avenue.ruA versatile summer recipe that works with any fruits.
You will need: 300 g plums, 300 g regular plums, 300 g apples, 300 g pears, 300 g apricots, 1 cup water, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop all fruits, cover with water, and cook for 20-25 minutes. Pass everything through a sieve, add sugar to taste, and reduce the puree by half over low heat. Pour the mixture in a thin layer onto parchment paper and dry in a dehydrator for 6-8 hours.
10. Plum and Regular Plum Fruit Leather
Source: cookjournal.ruA winning combination that's impossible to get wrong.
You will need: 400 g plums, 400 g regular plums, 120 g sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums and regular plums, sprinkle fruits with sugar and cinnamon, and let sit for a couple of hours. Cook for 20 minutes until soft, pass through a sieve, and cook for another half hour. Pour the puree onto parchment paper and dry the fruit leather in a dehydrator or a slightly ajar oven at 60 degrees Celsius for about 6 hours.
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11. Plum and Strawberry Fruit Leather
Source: honey-way.ruChoose sweet strawberries – and you can easily do without sugar.
You will need: 400 g plums, 400 g strawberries.
Preparation: Cover the plums with a small amount of water, cook until soft, and pass through a sieve to remove pits. Blend the strawberries, mix with the plums, and bring to a boil again. Cook the puree for 10-15 minutes and pour a thin layer onto parchment paper. Dry the fruit leather for 6-8 hours in the oven at 60 degrees Celsius with the door slightly ajar.
12. Plum and Cherry Fruit Leather
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruTo avoid spending time battling pits, here's a trick!
You will need: 500 g plums, 500 g cherries, 2 pinches vanilla, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the plums and cherries with a small amount of water, cook until soft, and then pass through a sieve to remove pits. Add sugar and vanilla, reduce the puree slightly over low heat, and pour a thin layer onto parchment paper. Dry the fruit leather in a dehydrator according to the instructions for about 5-7 hours.