Homemade Fruit Leather Base
Homemade Fruit Leather Base is a simple, chewy snack made by pureeing fruit, spreading it thinly, and dehydrating it until pliable. It typically uses just one or two fruits like apples, strawberries, or mangoes, with no added sugar. This treat is a global phenomenon, with variations found in many cultures, from Turkish 'pestil' to American fruit roll-ups.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a carbohydrate-rich snack, primarily from natural fruit sugars and fiber, with negligible fat and protein. A serving provides a quick energy boost along with key vitamins like Vitamin C and A, and minerals like potassium, with a rough calorie range of 80-120 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 23 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin K | 3 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
Per 1 sheet (approx. 25 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of fruit nutrients without the water content, making it a lightweight, portable energy source. Culturally, it's a brilliant historical method of preserving seasonal fruit harvests for year-round consumption.
