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Apricot Leather
Prep
30 mins
Cook
6 hrs
Servings
14
Difficulty
Hard
Making apricot leather at home is easier than you might think, and it's such a wonderful way to preserve summer's bounty. Fresh apricots are packed with vitamin A, which is fantastic for your eyesight and skin. What I love most about this recipe is how simple it is, requiring just three basic ingredients you probably have on hand. The long, slow drying time means minimal effort on your part, and homemade leather costs a fraction of store bought versions. Once you taste this chewy, naturally sweet treat, you'll be making it again and again.
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Ingredients
- 11 teaspoon lemon juice
- 22 cups pitted and diced fresh apricots
- ½ cup white sugar½ cup white sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F (165 degrees C), or the lowest setting you have.
- 2
Combine lemon juice, apricots, and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
- 3
Cover an 11x17-inch pan or cookie sheet with a layer of plastic wrap. Pour pureed fruit onto the prepared pan and spread evenly to within 1 inch of the edge.
- 4
Bake for 4 to 6 hours in the preheated oven, using a spoon or a pair of tongs to keep the door slightly ajar, or until puree has dried and is no longer sticky. Once dry, you can cut it into strips; store in an airtight container.
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