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    Oh My Veggies » Sponsored

    Sneaky Green Apple Fruit Leather

    Published: Aug 12, 2019 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Sneaky Green Apple Fruit LeatherSponsored RecipeYou know how sometimes you have a really good idea, but you sort of know it just won't work out? I kind of felt that way about this Sneaky Green Apple Fruit Leather recipe. I loved the idea of sneaking a little bit of spinach into apple fruit leather, but it just seemed like the idea was too good to actually work in practice. So I made it…

    …and it was good! Like really, objectively good. Not good for fruit leather with spinach in it, but good good. You don't taste the spinach at all. To make sure it wasn't a fluke, I made it again and it was still tasty. I wanted to be absolutely sure it worked out, so I tried it a third time. By the time I got to the fourth trial, I knew the recipe worked, I just wanted more fruit leather.

    Sneaky Green Apple Fruit Leather
    Not only does this fruit leather recipe sneak in some spinach, it's also sugar-free. A lot of fruit leather recipes will have you add a ton of sugar. But if you start with flavorful, sweet apples, you don't need any sugar at all. You can bake the fruit leather on parchment paper, cut it into strips, roll it up, and you have a healthy back-to-school lunchbox snack that's not neon green or loaded with sugar and preservatives. (Want some more healthy fruit leather recipes? I have Banana, Strawberry Banana, Mango, and Raspberry Peach too!)

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    Sneaky Green Apple Fruit Leather Recipe

    Sneaky Green Apple Fruit Leather

    This tasty, sugar-free apple fruit leather is hiding a secret--it's made with spinach!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: fruit leather recipe, how to make fruit leather, Sneaky Green Apple Fruit Leather
    Servings: 1 baking sheet of fruit leather
    Calories: 577kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 6 small apples about 2 pounds—I used Fuji, peeled, cored, and diced
    • ½ cup water
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
    • 1 cup packed baby spinach
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    Instructions

    • Combine the diced apples, water, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30–45 minutes, until apples are softened, stirring and mashing occasionally. (I use a potato masher, but if you don't have one, you can use a big wooden spoon and crush the apples against the side of the saucepan.)
    • Allow the apples to cool slightly, then transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add the spinach and process until completely smooth.
    • Preheat oven to 175°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the apple mixture onto the center of the sheet and use a spatula to evenly spread it over the paper. (If you have an offset spatula, it works well for this!)
    • Bake the fruit leather for 3 to 5 hours, until it's dry to the touch but still pliable. Sometimes the edges will be dry before the center—if this happens, use kitchen shears to trim off the done parts and return the rest to the oven. It's hard to give an exact time for baking fruit leather, so be sure to check on it every 20–30 minutes so it doesn't overcook!
    • Once the fruit leather is finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool, then use kitchen shears to cut it into strips. (Keep the parchment paper backing—this will keep it from sticking!) Roll the strips and store them in a plastic bag or airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 153gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 1340mgFiber: 27gSugar: 114gVitamin A: 3406IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mg
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    Disclosure: The Real Deal compensated me for the time spent developing and photographing this recipe. Sponsored Recipes are a once-a-month feature on Oh My Veggies--my sponsors help make this blog possible!

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    Comments

    1. itsme says

      June 16, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      Hi. Why fo you cook the apples before dehydating? Does that change the taste?
      Do we need water if we just use apples? Thanks.

      Reply
    2. bridget says

      June 17, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Hi, i was curious is there a way to avoid 5-6 hours in the oven? Can i use a dehydrator instead? How would this affect the recipe?

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:56 pm

        You can definitely use a dehydrator--in fact, if you have a dehydrator, that works out even better. I made it in the oven because I didn't have a dehydrator at the time. The cook time may be longer or shorter, depending on the type of dehydrator you have, the size of your tray, etc. Just check on it often and it should turn out fine.

        Reply
    3. Grandma Linda says

      September 28, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      My son's family is vegan, so I've been looking for things to mail them as treats! Thanks so much for posting this recipe! Have you ever tried sneaking different veggies into fruit leather? I was thinking carrots, beets, or sweet potato with fruits, so that you brighten the color and add more nutrition. I wasn't sure if that would affect storage time though, and I have to mail across the USA, so I don't want to worry about spoilage. Now that it's fall, I'd like to make somethingthat tastes a bit like pumpkin pie...

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        September 29, 2016 at 9:53 am

        I haven't tried other veggies, but I think it would certainly work. You'd probably have to experiment a little bit to figure out the right proportions and bake times, but I bet apple or pear and pumpkin puree with a little bit of pumpkin pie spice would be delicious. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Elena says

      January 25, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      My son is a VERY picky eater. I just bought the Annie's organic fruit & veggie leather and he loves it. It is so expensive, so I will be trying this recipe this weekend. Can I get a couple more ideas to sneak veggies into his diet.

      Reply
    5. Julia says

      November 04, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      Do you know how long it will last for?

      Reply
      • Katie Trant says

        November 06, 2017 at 4:16 am

        Hi Julia, if kept in an airtight container, these fruit leather strips should last several weeks.

        Reply
    6. MF says

      December 04, 2019 at 1:00 am

      Hiya!
      I’ve made a LOT of fruit leather over the years with many different fruit/veggie combos in both oven and dehydrator, and love making it and EATING it. Except, I occasionally encounter a problem where fissures and cracks form in the puree as it’s drying. The end result still tastes great, of course, but isn’t nearly as attractive when I plan on gifting some of it. I’m wondering if anyone else has ever seen this, or knows what causes it? Thanks!

      Reply
    7. MF says

      December 04, 2019 at 1:03 am

      Hiya!
      I’ve made a LOT of fruit leather over the years with many different fruit/veggie combos. My latest was apple/peach/pumpkin with pie spice for the holidays. I like making leathers and LOVE eating them, except I occasionally encounter a problem where fissures and cracks form in the puree as it’s drying. Still tastes great, of course, but isn’t nearly as attractive when I plan on gifting some of it. I’m wondering if anyone else has ever seen this, or knows what causes it? Thanks!

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