Fruit Leather

My husband convinced me to make fruit leather.  I didn't want to because I thought it would be so hard.  I was so wrong, it was pretty easy and so good.  We ate the first pan right up!

APPLE-PEAR:

• 4 cups apples
• 4 cups pears
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam

I cored and then boiled my apples until soft.   I used pears that I had canned last year, but if you use fresh, you need to slice in half and core.  Add everything to the blender and blend until smooth. 

APPLE-STRAWBERRY:

• 4 cups apples
• 4 cups strawberries
• 7 TBS honey

Saute apples and strawberries in a little butter until soft.  Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth.

Preheat oven to 160 degrees F. Cover baking sheets with plastic wrap.  Spread puree evenly, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.  Bake for about 10 hours.  I started checking it after 6 hours.  It is done when the surface is no longer tacky and you can tear it like leather.  Cool and then roll up.  Cut in pieces and seal securely in plastic wrap. Store in an airtight container.