Ingredients
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1 pt [230 g] Blackberries
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1 pt [230 g] blueberries Blueberries
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1 cup [240 ml] unsweetened Applesauce
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2 Tbsp Honey
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1 Tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
Directions
Blackberries and blueberries are abundant and delicious in summer. Sadly, neither berry is a great candidate for drying on its own. They aren’t as deliciously chewy after drying as you might expect. When you’re confronted with a textural issue such as this with a particular dried fruit, consider making a fruit leather of it. This approach hastens the drying time and smooths out the textural issues. And by combining the two berries in this fruit leather, you get a deliciously chewy treat that’s as gorgeously midnight purple as a summer night sky.
Steps
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Line dehydrator trays with nonstick fruit-leather sheets. |
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Combine the blackberries, blueberries, applesauce, honey, and lemon juice in a large food processor (or blender). Process into a smooth purée. |
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Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread out the purée on the prepared trays, making the edges a little thicker than the center. Dry at 135°F [57°C] for 4 to 6 hours, until the mixture is leathery and dry to the touch on both sides. (You can speed up the process |
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Peel the fruit leather off the nonstick sheet. Cut into single serving portions and roll up in plastic wrap or parchment paper. (If using parchment, tie or tape the roll to keep it together.) |
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Store in an airtight container, preferably with a silica gel packet to extend freshness, in a dark |
