Dried Fruit Chews
Makes about 2 cups
Time 10 hr 45 min
Turn fresh peaches or nectarines into a great mess-free, on-the-go snack by drying slices in a low oven. These sweet, chewy treats are perfect for lunchboxes and homemade trail mix. Stash them in the car or your bag for anytime snacking.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 pound nectarines or peaches
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°F.
Combine 4 cups water and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Pit fruit and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (preferably with a mandoline for consistency).
Place slices in lemon water and let soak 10 minutes.
Meanwhile arrange a cooling rack in each of 2 large, rimmed baking sheets and spray the racks lightly with nonstick cooking spray, or line the racks with cheesecloth (to prevent sticking).
Remove fruit slices from lemon water and arrange in a single layer on the prepared racks.
Bake until slices are almost completely dried, about 3 minutes.
Let the fruit slices cool completely, uncovered overnight to finish drying. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1/4 cup, 35 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 pound nectarines or peaches