Allotment-Yield Berry & Apple Fruit Leather

A zero-waste, dehydrated fruit snack designed to use up garden or allotment fruit gluts. Low and slow oven drying preserves natural sugars and eliminates single-use plastic snack packaging.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place the chopped apples, berries, and water into a large saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes until the apples are completely soft.

Step 2

Transfer the hot mixture into a blender, add the lemon juice, and purée on high speed until completely smooth with no lumps.

Step 3

Line a large baking sheet with a reusable silicone baking mat. Pour the purée onto the center of the mat. Use a spatula to spread the purée evenly into a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick, ensuring the edges are not thinner than the center to prevent burning.

Step 4

Bake in the oven at its lowest possible setting (between 50°C and 70°C) for 4 hours until the center is tacky but does not leave a fingerprint. Peel away, slice into strips with scissors, and store in an airtight container.