Make DIY fruit roll-ups at home with just 4 ingredients! This homemade Spicy Strawberry Fruit Leather recipe is easy, healthier than store-bought, and great for snacking!
You guys.
I've been dying to tell you this for two weeks now. It's been tough to keep a secret, but it was necessary until the official documents were all signed and confirmed.
Our house is officially in full contract. Here's the crazy thing. We found a buyer just five days after our house was put on the market. Isn't that crazy?? God is good. Like, crazy good.
Now we begin the super cool process of looking for a house to call our home. I bought this place before I met Asheley, so we're excited to find OUR home. Together.
...although, side note: it's a lot easier to buy a house when your single. The list of "needs" and "wants" goes up exponentially when you have a 2nd party involved.
So this homemade fruit leather. I had no idea it was so easy to make your own DIY fruit roll-ups. And it's super fun.
Like, can you name anything more enjoyable and satisfying than watching whole strawberries slowly transform into a beautiful thin sheet of chewy, sweet n' spicy, snacking goodness?
And while it's slooooowly baking, feel free to catch up on all those DVR'd shows. Or in my case, watch all of House of Cards season 2. Which, speaking of, you need (NEED) to watch. I can't even handle how much I love that show.
I thought Season 1 was good. Season 2's plot gets insane!!
So this homemade strawberry habanero fruit leather does have a kick to it. I thought of the idea after looking at a jar of my Strawberry Habanero Jam I had hanging around in the fridge.
The sweet will knock first, but then in the back of your throat... that familiar little burn gives a little punch. It's good... if you're into that sorta thing.
But listen, if you don't like spicy, just leave the habanero out. Strawberry all on its own is equally delicious.
Just one tip. When spreading out the strawberry puree on your baking sheet, make sure it's in a completely even layer. I learned that lesson the hard way. The thin sections will become brittle before the thicker spots set up.
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Strawberry Habanero Fruit Leather
- Yield: 6-8 Fruit Leather Strips 1x
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds strawberries, hulled
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 habanero, seeds removed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°F.
- Combine strawberries, habanero, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender until smooth. Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to simmer over medium heat. Lower heat to medium-low to keep at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick, about 35-45 minutes. Just be careful because it may splatter as it thickens, which is normal.
- Transfer the mixture to large baking sheet covered with a silicone mat or nonstick foil. Spread into a thin, even layer. Make sure it's an even layer.
- Bake in oven until firm and barely tacky, about 3 to 3 ½ hours. Cool completely before peeling off the silicone mat/nonstick foil. If it's still moist on the underside, flip and bake until dry, about 10-20 minutes. Be careful not to overcook or else it will turn brittle. And that would be sad.
- Place the smooth side down on wax paper, and cut into strips using a sharp knife, kitchen shears, or a pizza wheel. Roll them up and store in a ziploc bag for up to 1 week.
Sandra
Congratulations on selling your house! Now the real fun starts 🙂 This fruit leather looks delicious. You are definitely knocking out those blogger faves lately 😉 I have to give fruit leather a try too! I hear that you can also put it in a dehydrator. Love the sweet and spicy combo you have going on here.
Mike
Congrats on selling the house David, that's huge. And in just 5 days? That's massive!
Now have fun finding the perfect love nest for you two lovebirds... 😉
Btw, I wanted to try making fruit roll-ups since like forever; you've inspired me Sitting wolf, Alpha is going to try this!
Erin
Wow, congratulations Chris and Asheley! So exciting! God is so so good. Amazing. And this looks so tasty! Such a unique flavor combo! Fruit leather is theeee best!
Melanie
I adore fruit leather! But it's been a litle while since I've made it. As soon as I saw this I thought of my son who loves hot anything. These would blow his mind!
Have a beautiful Tuesday Chris!
Ashley
Congratulations on the contract!! That's awesome news!! haha and yes, it is so much harder to find a place with two people involved ... thankfully the husband and I have similar tastes but it was still tricky : ) And I love the bit of kick you gave this fruit leather ... I've been meaning to try a homemade version forever (my sister and I ate way too many of the store-bought ones when we were kids!)
Kathy
Congrats is selling it so quickly. 🙂 My daughter is always asking for snacks like this but I hate buying them as there are so many additives. I must try making this.
Ilona
Delicious Fruit Leather, my children love them. I made them before and they were delicious, except for the fact that edges were extra dry (not good for eating)
Natalie
Congrats on selling your house so quickly! That's great news! Hopefully that's taken all of the stress out of everything. This fruit leather sounds delicious. Like a grown up version of the playground snack : )
Kelly
YUM! Every few years I get suckered into buying a box of fruit roll ups or fruit by the foot for nostalgias sake and feel miserable afterwards. This looks much better!
Ashley - Baker by Nature
This is genius! I love the spicy kick. A must make!
whatjessicabakednext
This is amazing- I used to eat something very similar when I was little! These look so, so good!
Liz
Wow, I wish I knew about this recipe when my children were little! So much nicer to have a homemade version! Gorgeous, too!!!
Jenn
What a great flavor combination! I love the little kick of spice in foods that you wouldn't normally expect it in. Your pictures are lovely as well.
Chrissy
Seriously? That easy? This is great since I just bought an entire crate of berries because they were on sale. I live alone. Cheers on the house!
Laura Dembowski
Huge congrats on selling the house! You'll find your dream house - it will just take time. I'm a candy junkie. I love making it and since this is semi-healthy, I can eat more, right?
Krista
Yeah! God is so good, thats awesome to hear Chis. Super excited for you and Ashley, even though it can be hard once you find a place to call your own the excitement factor goes through the roof!
This spicy strawberry fruit leather sounds awesome, totally need to try it. Love how easy it is and that you added the habanero to it, genius! Pinned
Helen
I am soooo impressed that you made this, Chris! Like, very ...
Congrats on selling the house ...that's incredible after only 5 days! Now we are looking for a similar miracle as we try to rent out our flat. We thought we had it in the bag tonight but .... nope, not yet!
As for House of Cards, we finally started watching it and oh boy, are we hooked!!
Juliana
Wow, you sold your house after 5 days in the market...that is awesome...and yes, I know how it is when it is two people looking for a home 😉
This strawberry fruit leather with habanero looks awesome...I yet have to try to make anything like this...now seeing this, I might want to try it soon.
Have a great week Chris 😀
Cindy
Woo hoo! Congratulations on selling your house and in record time! That has got to feel amazing and a huge relief. Good luck on finding new house 😀
This fruit leather looks delicious! I'm loving the sound of strawberries and habanero. Sweet and spicy is always a great combination!
Kaycie
I wonder if I could use pineapple instead of strawberry, jalapeños instead of habenaros, splenda instead of sugar? Thoughts? I know this changes everything but would it be the same consistency I wonder?!
Sarah
Congrats on the sale! I've got a jar of Strawberry Chipotle Jam in my fridge - maybe I'll use that for inspiration. Or maybe just the fact that organic strawberries are now only $2.98/lb right now...and they'll just be going down from there until June.
Alyssa
Chris - this looks INCREDIBLE. I love mixing sweet/spicy together, and this sounds like the perfect recipe for combining the two. And congrats on the quick sale of your home! Exciting stuff ahead!
David
Dude, congrats on selling the house. That is insanely fast in this economy! But it clears the path for you to move upstate now! You're just gonna love it up here. 🙂
Oh, and this strawberry leather looks amazing. I'm a big fan of chewing on leather, and when it's flavored it's even better. Seriously though, I have a similar idea that's been sitting on my "to make at some point in the future" list for a while. I love this version! Trade you ice cream for leather?
Angie (
Unbelievable...in just 5 days, and the house is sold. Congratulations!
The berry leather looks awesome! Habanero is a must for me.
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
Yay!!!! Congrats on selling your house!! What wonderful news! Hope the hunt for a new house is going well, and you and Asheley each get your "wants"! I love the sweet and spicy combo in this fruit lester, that sure isn't something you'd find in a box!
Christine
congratulations Chris!!! such an exciting time for you and A, please keep us posted on the house hunt!! in the meantime, I'll remain in awe of the fact that you made a habanero fruit roll-up 🙂
Tina
Congrats on selling your house! That's awesome.
I've never made homemade fruit roll-ups before. You make it look so easy. 🙂