Fruit 'Leathers'

I've just seen this on a UK gardening programme and HAD to share it – though I bet you sweet people  already know!

I know this is not really the season for it – but I may forget before Autumn – Fall.

Once you have picked your favourite soft fruit (she showed it with plums but any will work), sieve it to rid all pits/seeds and skins. when pureed add confectioners sugar to taste.  (The colour wasn't very inviting at this point!)

Then spread out in a thin even layer on a non stick baking tray (or your dehydrator shelf) and place in a low oven (with the fan part on if you have one) for about 8 hours or until slightly tacky to the touch.  (Sorry – no idea of time in a dehydrator)

Then peel off the sheet (it will be flexible) and tear into strips and store in an airtight container.  Will last for months.  Giving you an intensly fruit flavoured snack when you want one – though I'm sure you will find other uses too!  (It turned out to be a deep rich plum colour).

My mouth is watering as I type this out.

Nope Cindy, I've never heard of it….but that doesn't mean they don't sell it here in healthfood shops of the like.  I shall defo give it a try…..thinks….blackcurrent leather!