Drying Fruit Rolls - Nesco FD-35 Use And Recipe Manual

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Drying Fruit Rolls

Fruit rolls, also known as fruit leathers, are a favorite snack for young and
old alike. It is a chewy fruit product made from puréed fresh fruit which has
been dried and rolled into snack sized pieces.
Fruit rolls are easy to make and cost less than those bought at the store.
Selection
Almost any fruit will make an excellent fruit roll-up. Most fruits can also be
combined with others. Use your imagination and have fun!
Use fresh fruits in season. You can also use slightly overripe fruits, irregularly
shaped fruits, or slightly bruised fruits which would be unsuitable for canning
or drying.
Some fruits, such as citrus, should be used in combination with other fruits
because they have so much liquid and very little pulp. If you find that a fruit
is too runny, combine it with apple, applesauce or a similar fruit which will
give it more substance.
Applesauce can be taken directly from the container for wonderful fruit rolls.
Preparation
Wash fruits and cut away any bruised or spoiled portions. Purée fruit in
blender until it is very smooth. You may want to add a little juice or water
to start the blending process.
Fruits generally need no added sweetening, but if fruits are under-ripe or
particularly tart, you may add light corn syrup or honey. Add 1 or more
tablespoons sweetening for each quart of purée.
Drying
Pour fruit purée onto a Fruit Roll sheet which has been sprayed lightly with
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vegetable spray to prevent sticking. Purée should be about / " to / " thick
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and evenly spread.
Place Fruit Roll sheet on dehydrator tray and dry until fruit feels leather-like
and is pliable, approximately 4-8 hours. There should be no sticky spots on
the top or underneath the fruit. Remove the fruit roll while it is still warm,
roll, cut into smaller sized pieces (if desired) and wrap in plastic wrap. Store
fruit roll in an airtight and moisture-proof container.
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