Homemade Strawberry Fruit Roll Up (No Dehydrator Needed)
This homemade strawberry fruit roll up recipe is the best way to enjoy strawberries all year. Simple, healthy, and kid-approved! A simple, healthy recipe with baking, storage, and freezing tips included.
I will show you how to make strawberry fruit leather and fruit roll-ups with just 3 ingredients, and no dehydrator is needed. This is an easy and healthy snack to make, especially if you don’t know what to do with extra strawberries from your garden!
This is one of the easiest recipes to make, but it does require a lot of time in the oven, about 4 hours, so make sure you plan to make your fruit leather on a day when you’ll be home for a good period.
When strawberry season hits, it’s tempting to buy them by the basketful. But what happens when you have more than you can eat fresh? That’s where these homemade strawberry fruit roll-ups come in!
Why you’ll love these Homemade fruit roll-ups
- Easy to make. This recipe is made with 3 simple ingredients and is actually really simple and easy to make. It’s a fun recipe to make with your kids, too. Also, this recipe uses the oven, so no fancy gear needed, just your trusty kitchen basics.
- Made with real fruit. Grab some fresh strawberries from the market (or any other berries you love) to make this homemade fruit leather!
- Healthy, kid-approved snack: Made with fresh strawberries and a touch of natural sweetener (if needed), it’s a wholesome treat kids ask for! Like homemade fruit roll-ups, but way better for them!
- Great way to use up extra fruit: Making fruit leather is a delicious way to save ripening fruit that might go to waste. You can mix and match to make tons of different flavor combos!
So, let’s get started and make some healthy, chewy, and flavorful roll-ups using some real fruits!
Ingredients of Strawberry Fruit Roll Up
- Fresh strawberries: This recipe is made with fresh strawberries, but you can also substitute with any other type of berries you love or use a mix of different berries. I recommend using fresh fruit for this recipe, not frozen fruit. Fresh, ripe strawberries are best. Give them a rinse and remove the stems.
- Other fruits: This recipe works great with raspberries, peaches, mangoes, or blueberries. You can also combine fruits! Strawberry and peach or strawberry and mango are especially tasty.
- Lemon Juice: just a small squeeze of lemon juice to help brighten up the flavour. This will also help keep the fruit from oxidizing.
- Honey acts as a natural sweetener. The honey is optional, but it does add a touch of extra sweetness to bring out the strawberry flavor. You can substitute with maple syrup, agave syrup, sugar, or just leave this ingredient out.
How to Make Homemade Strawberry Fruit Roll Up
Preheat your oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 80°C (175°F). This low temperature allows the fruit mixture to slowly dehydrate without baking or burning it, perfect for that chewy, flexible fruit leather texture.
Blend the ingredients
Next, place all your ingredients, usually fresh strawberries and a touch of sweetener or lemon juice, into a blender or use a hand blender. Blend everything together until the mixture is completely smooth with no chunks. A smooth texture ensures an even bake and a more pleasant bite.
Spread onto the baking mat
Now, pour the blended fruit mixture onto a silicone baking mat placed on a baking tray. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly into a thin layer—about 2–3mm thick. Try to keep the thickness consistent so it dehydrates evenly.
Bake low and slow
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 3 to 4 hours. It’s ready when the surface is no longer sticky to the touch and the fruit layer feels firm but still pliable.
Let it cool completely
Once done, remove the tray from the oven and let the fruit sheet cool completely at room temperature. This helps it firm up and makes it easier to handle when cutting.
Cut and roll
Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut the cooled fruit leather into strips or rectangles. Then roll them up using parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.
Store and enjoy
Place the rolls in an airtight container or a sealed jar and store at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the fridge for a longer shelf life. These make the perfect grab-and-go snack! Enjoy your homemade Strawberry fruit roll-ups
Storage & Freezing Tips
Storage Tips
- Let the fruit roll-ups cool completely before storing to prevent condensation.
- Wrap each strip in parchment or wax paper to keep them from sticking together.
- Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature, in a cool, dry place.
Shelf Life
- At room temperature: up to 1 week.
- In the refrigerator: up to 1 month.
- In the freezer (well wrapped): up to 6 months. Thaw before serving.
Additional Tips
- Avoid storing in humid environments, as moisture can make the rolls sticky or cause mold.
- If the texture becomes too soft or sticky, reheat them in a low oven or dehydrator for a few minutes to firm them up again.
Recipe Notes;
- Use fresh fruit, not frozen. Frozen fruit tends to have more liquid in it than fresh fruit and also tends to be blander. Make sure to use fresh fruit in this recipe.
- Use sweet ripe fruit. The sweeter the fruit, the better the fruit leather will turn out!
- Spread the fruit pureé as evenly as possible. Make sure to spread out the fruit pureé on the baking sheet as evenly as you can. If the fruit pureé isn’t even, it won’t cook evenly and may end up being soft in the center. If anything, it’s better to make it slightly thicker around the edges and thinner in the center, as the edges tend to cook more quickly.
- Check on the fruit roll while baking. Depending on your oven, the cooking time of the fruit roll-ups can vary. Check on the fruit roll-ups in the oven every hour or so to make sure they’re not overcooked.
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Strawberry Fruit Roll Up
Ingredients
- 22 small Fresh Strawberry
- ½ Lemon Juice
- ¼ cup Honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 80℃ or 175℉.
- With a hand blender, blend all the ingredients until well blended and smooth.
- Pour the fruit rolls mixture to a silicone baking mat and spread evenly.
- Bake for 3-4 hours or until no longer sticky to the touch. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
- Cut into strips and roll it up with a parchment paper and store at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh fruit, not frozen. Frozen fruit tends to have more liquid in it than fresh fruit and also tends to be blander. Make sure to use fresh fruit in this recipe.
- Use sweet ripe fruit. The sweeter the fruit, the better the fruit leather will turn out!
- Spread the fruit pureé as evenly as possible. Make sure to spread out the fruit pureé on the baking sheet as evenly as you can. If the fruit pureé isn’t even, it won’t cook evenly and may end up being soft in the center. If anything, it’s better to make it slightly thicker around the edges and thinner in the center, as the edges tend to cook more quickly.
- Check on the fruit roll while baking. Depending on your oven, the cooking time of the fruit roll-ups can vary. Check on the fruit roll-ups in the oven every hour or so to make sure they’re not overcooked.
