When I was a kid, my mom was one of those health-conscious parents* who refused to pack chips, twinkies or Halloween candy in my lunch. Occasionally, my sister and I could wear down her resistance enough to convince to buy fruit snacks (gussied up gummy bears) or fruit leather but those days were very few and far between. I think though, that had she been aware of this recipe for homemade fruit roll-ups, I could have gone through the lunch period each day in elementary school feeling incrementally less deprived, as it would have given me a treat that would have looked very similar to the stuff that the rest of the kids were eating. *I cursed her in those days, but am now pretty darn grateful that she was being so careful that we ate well.
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9-27-2007 @ 10:51AM
Leslie said...
Sounded interesting until I saw the recipe. You need to keep it in your oven for up to 8 hours. That might be an expensive fruit roll up to make...I wonder if there's a natural way to dry them?
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9-27-2007 @ 11:16AM
wynk said...
oh man, I LOVE fruit leather. the question is, could I make this and NOT eat the entire pan in one sitting?
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9-27-2007 @ 12:12PM
Tree Box Filters said...
I'd want to eat all of those too. It looks like the ones in the picture are made from apricots, which has my mouth watering.
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9-27-2007 @ 12:44PM
jsmylie said...
Until there is a recipe for homemade Shark Bites I will remain unsatisfied.
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9-27-2007 @ 1:55PM
ann marie said...
hey thats the same recipe for edible panties!!!
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9-27-2007 @ 3:05PM
Lynds said...
My mom was the same, and I agree I thank her now. Fruit leather from the health food store was always a treat back in the day.
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11-16-2007 @ 12:54PM
Joan said...
If you've got little chef's in the house- You gotta see this! Tupperware has mini cake serving sets and mini pitcher with cups and bowls set! Just the cutest little toys - and just like Mom's! Guaranted Lead Free! and their on SALE now!
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