Cooked Fruit Leathers

Cooked Fruit Leathers (Double-Boiler Method)

1. Select, wash, and prepare fruit as described for uncooked fruit leather.

2. Cut the fruit into slices or chunks and place them in the top of a double boiler.

3. Add water to the bottom of the double boiler. Cover the double boiler and steam the fruit for 15 minutes or until fruit is soft. (If a double boiler is not available, you can place a small pan containing the fruit in a larger pan that is partially filled with boiling water.)

4. Follow steps 4-9 for uncooked fruit leather.


Cooked Fruit Leathers (Microwave Method)

1. Select, wash, and prepare fruit as described for uncooked fruit leather.

2. Cut the fruit into slices or chunks and place them in a microwavesafe bowl.

3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a microwave lid.

4. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stir, and rotate the bowl. Continue stirring and rotating the bowl every 4 minutes until fruit is soft.

5. Follow steps 4-9 for uncooked fruit leather.