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It's been a while since I posted a fruit leather recipe here and since I get requests for them once in a while, I thought I'd post a new one today - mango!
While I'm not one to discriminate when it comes to fruit leather, I think mango and banana are my two favorites because both can be made without any added sweetener. No sugar, no honey, no agave--just fruit.
I decided to do things a little bit differently this time and use parchment paper instead of spraying my baking sheet with oil. This has a few pros and cons. The biggest downside is that the fruit leather gets a little bit wrinkled as the moisture is baked out. Ugly fruit leather!
But using parchment paper makes it much easier to remove the fruit leather from the baking sheet, the bottom of the fruit leather isn't all oiled up, and if you're planning on wrapping your fruit leather, you can just cut it into strips while it's still attached to the parchment. Easy!
So let's get to it.
How to Make Mango Fruit Leather (Step by Step)
Start with two ripe mangoes. They need to be ripe, otherwise your fruit leather won't be sweet.
Cut the mangoes into chunks. Don't know how to cut them? I have a mango cutting tutorial!
Place the mango chunks in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mango puree onto it. Make sure it's in an even layer. It's hard to make it completely even, but do your best! I like sprinkling mine with a small amount of chipotle salt.
Bake at 175ºF for 3-4 hours. After about 2 hours, start checking on your fruit leather every 30 minutes or so. The fruit leather is done when it's dry to the touch, but still pliable.
Sometimes the edges will be finished before the center, in which case you can cut them off and continue baking the rest.
When your fruit leather is done baking, let it cool and then cut it into strips or shapes with a pizza cutter or kitchen shears.
Storing the Fruit Leather
We always eat our fruit leather within a day of making it, but wrapped tightly in plastic and stored in a sealed container, it will last up to one month at room temperature or up to a year in the freezer.
More Fruit Leather Recipes
If you love making fruit leather, don't miss out on these other flavors too:
- Strawberry Banana Fruit Leather
- Green Apple Fruit Leather
- Banana Fruit Leather
- Raspberry Peach Fruit Leather
Recipe
Equipment
Instructions
- Peel and cut the mangoes into chunks.
- Put the mango chunks in a blender or food processor and puree until they are very smooth.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and pour the mango puree onto it. Spread it out into an even layer. (If you're adding the chipotle salt, sprinkle it over the mango now.)
- Bake for 3-4 hours. Start checking on the fruit leather at about 2 hours, and check every 30 minutes. It's done when it is dry to the touch but still pliable. (Be careful - it's hot.)
- When the fruit leather is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool. Cut into strips and serve!
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
I would save so much money if I made fruit leather at home! I always buy them when they are 3/1.00 but but kids eat dozens of them when we have them. Mango is a wonderful fruit!
a farmer in the dell says
I have been eating SO many mangos recently. However, I should mix things up and make this fruit leather! yum!
Meghan @JaMonkey says
I make this all the time at my house!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
I will love this too. Used to eat some Chinese haw leather, but the ready made one is usually way too sweet for me. This is terrific!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Wow how easy is that, I must make some!
Aleks says
wow. What an original idea 🙂
Nat @ The Apple Diaries says
I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but I always hear you talk about fruit leather and never really knew what it was. I'm so surprised at how easy it looks! like a healthy roll up. I can see why it doesn't last long 😉
Can you do this with most fruits or are there specific fruits that work and others don't really have the same effect?
Kiersten says
You can make fruit leather with just about any fruit, although some work best when you cook them down on the stove first. But I've made fruit leather out of strawberries, bananas, peaches, and raspberries so far. The only one that didn't work was pineapple--not sure why!
Carolyn says
My kids adore fruit leather and I just really need to do this for them!
Balvinder says
I never have enough mango to my heart's content and this looks good. Bookmarking it to make soon.
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
This is my favorite recipe I have seen in a while
Sheri says
That looks awesome! I want to try it.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
This is incredible, Kiersten! Such a fun and creative recipe to try. I love your addition of chipotle salt, too.
Bernadette @ Now Stir It Up says
I love how simple this is. Just mango. Going to save this for later :-).
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
I am going to make this ASAP!!!! I love mango's and fruit leather so I am really excited to make this.
Jeanette says
I'd never think to make fruit leather in the oven - mango is one of our favorite fruits, so my kids would love it if I made this for them.
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
Yum! I've only tried doing this once before and failed but definitely want to give this another try since mangos are on sale right now!
HilLesha says
My son would probably love this. 🙂
Kathy - Panini Happy says
My kids are going to think this is so cool (and so do I)!
Brenda Williams says
Another great idea. Love this recipe.
Diana @ Eating Made Easy says
Easy, great recipe, I didn't know it was that easy. Can you do this with most other fruits? I'm like a little kid and love this stuff!
Kiersten says
Some fruits, like apples, are better when you cook them down on the stove first. But I've made fruit leather like this with raspberries, strawberries, bananas, peaches--there are so many possibilities! 🙂
Kathy says
Great recipe! Question.... I haven't tried chipotle salt before, is it spicy?
Kiersten says
It is spicy, but in a mellow, smoky kind of way, if that makes sense. 🙂
Genevieve says
This reminds me I still haven't tried your banana fruit leather! I think I might this mango version even more, and I can't get over how easy it is to make - it's so unusual to see a recipe with only one ingredient!
[email protected] says
I spent my early childhood in India and we spent all summer eating mangoes to the point we would get heat rashes from the natural sugars and Indian tropical heat. Mango leather are very popular snack, usually cooked in syrup. Your recipe is so much healthier, I'm going to make your recipe to remind me of my childhood:)
I added a new recipe for no-cook tahini, dates, goji berry truffles on my blog, you might like:)
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Oh yum!! The kids and I love treats like this.
Shell Fruscione says
That looks SO insanely good!