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Home » Recipes » Kids Recipes » Homemade Fruit Roll Ups

April 8, 2022 · Updated April 15, 2022 · 5 Comments

Homemade Fruit Roll Ups

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Finally…a snack you can feel good about serving your kids! These homemade fruit roll ups are made with real fruit and easy to make! Only 2 ingredients and no added sugar!

stack of homemade strawberry fruit roll-ups

2-Ingredient Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups

Mom confession: my kids LOVE fruit roll-ups and we have occasionally bought them in the past. I loved them as a kid too and I turned out fine…wink, wink.

However, I’m not crazy about the amount of sugar and dyes in the store-bought fruit roll-ups. So I started looking into making our own at home.

Why didn’t I do this sooner??

I had no idea how easy it is to make your own fruit leather!! You only need TWO ingredients! Plus, you don’t need a dehydrator or any fancy equipment — just a blender and your oven!

Why I love this recipe:

  • 20% Daily Value of Vitamin C per serving
  • Easy to make a batch for the whole week
  • No added sugar!
  • No dyes, no preservatives, no high fructose corn syrup like store-bought fruit snacks

Not only will your kids love to eat these healthy fruit roll ups, but it’s a fun recipe for them to help make too! They’ll love to roll up a batch for the week ahead.

And they’ll especially love unwrapping this tasty treat in their lunchbox!

homemade fruit rolls ups with fresh strawberries and apples

Ingredients

Only 2 simple, wholesome ingredients!

  • Strawberries — We used fresh, but you could also use frozen (thawed first).
  • Applesauce — We used no sugar added applesauce.

Kitchen Supplies Used

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  • Food processor or blender
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheets
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board

Instructions

A free printable copy of the full recipe and ingredients list is available at the bottom of the post. There’s also a handy video tutorial in the recipe card!

Chopping strawberries on cutting board

To Prep:

  • Preheat oven to 175°F (this might just mean that you turn it on to the “Keep Warm” setting).
  • Start by chopping your fruit so it will process faster. You’ll add the applesauce next to smooth it all out.

Applesauce and strawberries in food processor

How to Make Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups

Combine strawberries and applesauce in food processor or blender and process until you have a smooth puree.

TIP: Our Hamilton Beach “Big Mouth” food processor is a workhorse! It has lasted us years!

Pureed apples and strawberries in food processor

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Pour the apple strawberry mixture onto the pans and spread into a thin, even layer. An offset spatula can be helpful here.

When spreading your fruit puree on the parchment paper-lined cookie sheets, try to get it as even as possible. This will prevent uneven cooking.

strawberry puree on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Bake for at least 4 hours.

TIP: It may take longer depending on the thickness of your puree and actual oven temperature. Humidity can also make drying take a little longer.

You’ll know your fruit leather is done when it is no longer sticky.

homemade fruit leather on baking sheet

After removing your fruit leather from the oven, allow it to cool to room temperature before handling.

We like using parchment paper because you can cut the leather, paper and all, into strips and roll it up. The parchment paper keeps the fruit leather from sticking to itself, and you can unroll it just like a real fruit roll up!

healthy homemade fruit rolls ups on countertop

If you don’t have parchment paper on hand, you can also cook your fruit roll ups on a non-stick silicone mat and simply peel the fruit leather off the mat to enjoy.

Store your fruit roll ups in an airtight container.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Use a Different Type of Fruit?

Strawberries are naturally sweet, so they work well for creating fruit leather with no added sugar. However, you can use almost any type of fruit you like to try new flavors!

Blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries are all fabulous options to swap out for the strawberries. You may want to taste test your berries first, and if they are on the tart side, you can blend a spoonful of honey into your puree before baking, for a little sweetness.

Another of our favorite variations is to swap out the apples with fresh pears. They have a similar consistency and mild, sweet flavor.

How Long Does Homemade Fruit Leather Last?

For best results, you want to make sure that there is as little moisture as possible in your fruit leather, to prevent molding.

To store your homemade fruit rollups, place them in a sealed airtight container, or a zip-top plastic bag. Keep in a cool, dry place, away from any heat or light sources (so don’t keep it on top of the fridge, near a window, etc.) At room temperature, it should keep for up to a month.

You can also freeze your fruit leather — it will keep in the freezer for up to a year.

Can You Use Frozen Fruit?

If you don’t have any fresh fruit handy, don’t worry! You can use frozen fruit to make this easy snack. Simply allow the fruit to defrost in the fridge or on the countertop before blending. Drain any excess water that may come from the fruit during the thawing process.

Can You Use Wax Paper Instead of Parchment Paper?

Unfortunately, wax paper will not work as a substitute here. Wax paper will melt into the fruit, so you won’t be able to peel your fruit leather off the paper.

If you don’t have parchment paper handy, you can use a silicone mat. You could also try aluminum foil misted with non-stick spray. I have not personally tried this, but have heard from other readers that it works.

If using a silicone mat or foil, you’ll have to peel the sheet of fruit leather off the surface (when it’s done baking) and roll up in plastic wrap to store.

homemade fruit leather, rolled in parchment paper

More of Our Favorite Healthy Snacks for Kids

  • Homemade Green Gummy Snacks
  • Under the Sea Themed Fruit Snacks
  • Reindeer Celery Sticks
  • Healthy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars
  • Instant Pot Popcorn
  • Non-Dairy, Gluten-Free Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Grab a free printable copy of our homemade fruit roll ups recipe:

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Healthy Homemade Fruit Roll Ups

These homemade fruit roll ups are made with real fruit and fun to make! Only 2 ingredients and no added sugar!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruit, healthy, kids, strawberry
Servings: 10
Calories: 19kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberries chopped
  • 1 cup applesauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 175 degrees F.
  • Remove tops from strawberries and cut into chunks. Add to food processor and rough chop.
    chopping strawberries
  • Add applesauce and puree until very smooth.
    strawberry puree in food processor
  • Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and spread your fruit mixture evenly onto both of the sheets.
    making homemade fruit roll ups
  • Bake for about 4 hours or until fruit leather is no longer sticky.
    homemade fruit leather on baking sheet
  • Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  • Cut the parchment paper in strips and roll up the fruit leather. Store in airtight container.
    homemade fruit roll ups

Video

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Pin our Homemade Fruit Leather Recipe on Pinterest:

2 photo collage: fresh fruit in blender and homemade fruit roll ups

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  1. Estelle Murphy says

    June 9, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    Is it possible to do this with any fruit? Just curious. Healthy is the way to go.

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      June 10, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      You could swap out the strawberries for another type of berry, but I would keep the applesauce as the base. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  2. Amy says

    May 5, 2021 at 8:44 pm

    Have you ever tried this using frozen strawberries? Just curious as they lose a lot of liquid once their thawed, would I include that or not? Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      May 7, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      I haven’t tried it with frozen strawberries, but I think it would probably be best to drain any excess liquid first. If you do try it, let me know how it goes!

      Reply
    • Melanie says

      January 31, 2022 at 9:51 am

      Did you ever try it with frozen fruit?

      Reply

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