These little fruit rolls are an easy, mess-free way to enjoy fruit as a healthy on-the-go treat.  

Microwave method: 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of unsweetened apple sauce 
• ¼ cup of honey 
• Microwave safe plastic wrap or parchment paper 
• Microwave safe tray 

Directions:

1. Stir apple sauce and honey together in a bowl. 

2. Line a microwave safe plastic tray with parchment paper or microwave safe plastic. 

3. Pour 1/8-inch layer of apple sauce mixture on top of paper. 

4. Dry the mixture in the microwave on medium settings for 3 minutes. Let the mixture cool for 3 minutes and then repeat the process until fruity leather begins to dry. Let the mixture sit overnight. 

5. Remove from tray, keeping parchment paper as backing. Cut the leather into strips, roll it up and enjoy. 

Oven method: 

• Line baking sheet with parchment paper or microwave safe plastic. 
• Set your oven temperature at 170 or as low as it can go. Your basically just warming the air, helping the fruit dry faster. 
• It takes about 6 to 8 hours, sometimes longer for it to dry. If you have to go out you can turn the oven off and turn it back on again later. 
• Let the mixture sit overnight, remove from baking sheet, keep paper or plastic as backing (optional). Cut the leather into strips, roll it up and enjoy! 

Engaging with Your Child

Include your child in the process and explain to them how long it will take to complete the fruit rolls, this will help your child practice patience. Give them tasks to complete for example, stirring the sauce and pouring the mixture.