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十大娱乐彩票平台made jerky to the rescue
by Kathy Hayes
As the global pandemic keeps many of us home-bound much of the day, we need a versatile snack that every family member will want to grab from the pantry when hunger strikes. 十大娱乐彩票平台made fruit leather (a.k.a. fruit jerky or a fruit roll-up) is a great option. It’s quick, delicious, nutritious, and packed with energy.
A lunch-box staple popularized in the 1980s, fruit leather is made by drying thin layers of pureed fruit in an oven or food dehydrator for several hours to create a sweet, chewy treat similar in texture to beef jerky.
是的, store-bought fruit leathers are convenient, but they can be expensive and contain added ingredients and extra s佐治亚大学r. Making your own fruit leather is easy and you can customize it, taking into account any food allergies or restricted diet needs. For diabetics, fruit leather without added s佐治亚大学r makes a great snack or dessert.
A single serving of one roll-up has about 28 calories, 7.2 g carbs, 0.3 g protein, 0.8 g fiber, and 6.2 g s佐治亚大学r, making it a healthier option than grabbing a candy bar or other sweets.
What fruits can you use?
Most fruits and combinations can be used to make fruit leather, and you can use fresh, 罐头, or frozen varieties.
Try: Berries, bananas, oranges, peaches, applesauce
Avoid: Grapefruit and lemons – these get bitter when dried
Prefer savory treats?
Try making veggie jerky using pumpkin or steamed mixed vegetables.
Get creative
You can jazz up your fruit or veggie leather concoctions by adding some spices or chia seeds.
Check out the National Center for 十大娱乐彩票平台 Food Preservation for more information: nchfp.佐治亚大学.edu/how/dry/veg_leathers.html.
3 cups strawberries frozen (thawed) or fresh
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 140 to 170 degrees F, or as low as your oven will go (the lower the better). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. Add strawberries, honey, and lemon juice to food processor or blender; blend until smooth.
- Spread fruit mixture onto the lined sheet pan to about 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Place in the oven for 4-6 hours [or more], until the middle is no longer tacky.
- Cool completely before removing from the sheet pan. Use clean scissors or a pizza cutter to trim off edges and cut into 1-inch wide strips. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They will last even longer if you add a paper towel to the container to help absorb moisture.
Makes 8 servings
Recipe courtesy of Little Eats & 的事情, littleeatsandthings.com/3-ingredient-homemade-strawberry-fruit-roll-ups/