These strawberry basil fruit roll ups have simple sweet and savory flavors. Make this fresh strawberry basil fruit leather in a dehydrator or oven with this super easy recipe!
recipe originally published November 3, 2011
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Why this is a perfect summer recipe
These strawberry basil fruit rolls deliver that childhood nostalgia of our favorite fruit leather snacks. Fresh basil only enhances the natural sweetness of the strawberry, creating a bright and vibrant flavor.
This strawberry fruit leather is so easy to make. Whether you have a dehydrator or just an oven, this recipe has instructions for both. I don't have a dehydrator anymore, but this recipe was made with the dehydrator I used back then.
If this flavor is intriguing, you will love peanut butter banana fruit leather. See our snack recipes and find your favorites.
How to dehydrate in an oven
When I first made this strawberry basil fruit leather in 2011, it was made in a dehydrator. If you do not have a dehydrator, you can still make recipes like this one and my peanut butter banana fruit leather.
Set the oven to the lowest temperature setting and "dehydrate" in the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment and spread the fruit mixture in the same even layer, and bake at the lowest temperature for 4 - 5 hours. Both of my ovens have a low temperature of 170°F.
Different ovens make take different times, I watch closely after a couple / few hours.
How long do strawberry basil fruit rolls last?
My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this recipe within three days.
Store in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid.
Did you make this strawberry basil fruit leather?
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Strawberry Basil Fruit Roll
This naturally sweet and savory fruit leather is a unique version of that favorite childhood snack, the classic fruit roll.
Ingredients
- 2 pints fresh strawberries
- 1 large bunch (1 cup) fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Clean and stem the strawberries. Trim stems from basil leaves.
- Add strawberries and basil to a blender jar. Blend at highest speed until smooth, less than one minute.
- Pour onto solid dehydrator sheet. Spread to a ½ inch thickness in an even layer (thinner might rip or crack).
- Dehydrate at 130 for 4 - 5 hours.
- See notes for oven dehydrating method.
Notes
How to dehydrate in an oven
When I first made this fruit leather in 2011, I had a dehydrator that I used all the time. I no longer have it, but I still make recipes like this strawberry basil fruit leather and my peanut butter banana fruit leather.
I set my oven to the lowest temperature setting and "dehydrate" in the oven. I line a baking sheet with parchment and spread the fruit mixture in the same even layer, and bake at the lowest temperature for 4 - 5 hours. Different ovens make take different times, I watch closely after a couple / few hours.
How long does homemade fruit leather last?
My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this recipe within three days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
2 rollsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Nichole says
I can do this! I can do this! I had a crappy strawberry roll up yesterday from a local Whole Foods store, how did you know I was disappointed?
This is awesome:)
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
I love basil AND BASIL. 🙂
I am so in love with making stuff in my food dehydrator and will have to make this! The last fruit rolls I made were pumpkin pie, which were okay. But, as I've said before, watermelon is the best. I tried cantaloupe once and it did NOT work.
Barbara says
wow, I can't wait for summer. beautiful pics too
The Sweetest Vegan says
Hey, these look so good. Strawberry and Basil sound so fresh together.
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe says
GREAT idea. I completely understand your basil lust. I love it when the smell of it gets all over my hands and I smell like basil for hours.
spabettie says
right?! me too. LOVE that smell.
meg says
I need to start growing fresh herbs in my kitchen, it would be so simple! I do love basil. It has such a unique flavor. I especially love that you named your dog Basil! It is so fitting for him.
spabettie says
it DOES just fit him. such a cute little Basil 😀
Curt says
Awesome idea. I'll bet they're delicious. I would have to go with the oven method. I've found dehydrators to be a tough cleanup. But maybe that's just me.
spabettie says
so far mine has been easy, even when I did watermelon (I thought that would be a big sticky mess!). but oven should work??
Rollins says
cant wait for summer...
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
Fruit leather was one of my favorite snacks as a kid, I haven't had it in ages! I love the combo of flavors you used, mmmm....basil. 🙂 I really need to get a dehydrator - there are too many recipes I am missing out on without one. I actually just sent my parents an email to see if they still have one (so I can "borrow" it).
spabettie says
seriously - I love the basil flavor. I kept tasting the blender concoction and adding more, I wanted to taste it! 🙂 I have been wanting a dehydrator for so long, and I am loving that I finally got one! I hope your parents still have one you can borrow! 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Before I even read the "wanting to tip this on it's side and drink it" part I was totally thinking the same thing. I don't think the mixture would've made it out of the blender! Strawbs + basil...such a good combo!
spabettie says
yep. glad I was able to stop myself, though, because these turned out AWESOME. and there WAS some leftover in the blender... 😉
Geanna says
These look delicious! Who would have thought that strawberry and basil would be complimentary flavors? I have to try this!
spabettie says
yep - they are SO good together! enjoy!!