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This snack will turn up the beet on snack time! Don’t worry, it doesn’t taste like a salad. The beets add colour and together with the strawberries, this recipe is a real hit with kids!
Preheat oven to 220˚F (104˚C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a blender, puree strawberries and apple sauce until smooth. Add honey, lemon juice, mint and beets. Continue blending until smooth.
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Pour into a medium sized pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 25–30 minutes until mixture resembles jam and has reduced by half.
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Evenly spread mixture onto lined baking sheet and place in oven for 1½–1¾ hours, rotating tray half way through baking time. Leather should not be sticky.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Using scissors, cut into 12 strips/ribbons and roll up in parchment paper, store in air tight container until ready to eat.
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Tips for Healthy Snacking
This snack is our answer to every child’s snack aisle requests! Our fruit ribbon is just as fun to peel and eat, but has much less sugar than the packaged alternatives.
Preheat oven to 220˚F (104˚C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a blender, puree strawberries and apple sauce until smooth. Add honey, lemon juice, mint and beets. Continue blending until smooth.
3
Pour into a medium sized pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 25–30 minutes until mixture resembles jam and has reduced by half.
4
Evenly spread mixture onto lined baking sheet and place in oven for 1½–1¾ hours, rotating tray half way through baking time. Leather should not be sticky.
5
Remove from oven and let cool.
6
Using scissors, cut into 12 strips/ribbons and roll up in parchment paper, store in air tight container until ready to eat.
