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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Ginna says
I've made these so many times that I can't count but it was from a recipe very similar I found on tastespotting months ago http://www.insockmonkeyslippers.com/strawberry-basil-fruit-leather I must have some sour strawberries becasue I can't imagining making it without sugar but yours looks good! Love strawberry basil fruit leather.
Lou says
LOVE basil. I wanted to name my son Basil, but my partner wouldn't let me... I reckon it's a cool name 🙂 Your pup is a cutie!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I know I've said this before, but I really need a dehydrator! Max would flip out if I made him this! I LOVE basil...and Basil!
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says
omg I want these in my face right MEOW!
Jess says
You amaze me yet again - this is the COOLEST recipe I've ever seen. I used to LOVE fruit roll ups as a kid! This version is WAY BETTER, my mouth is watering, seriously!
Alyse says
I, too, love basil in a criminal way. My last outdoor plant finally succumbed to winter—so it's time to get an indoor one and pretend like summer never ended.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I loved strawberry fruit rollups as a kid - though far less clean and healthy of course. These, as everything you make, sound and look incredible. Love the simplicity in the ingredients but I have no doubt the flavors are anything but.
Evan Thomas says
The vegan/gluten-free bakery near me makes their own raw fruit leather. I'm very intrigued to try it
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Ok you have me wanting to make fruit roll ups and dust off the dehydrator of mine.
Gorgeous pics, too, of something that I could see being tricky to photograph but you did an amazing job on the pics!
Pure2raw twins says
wow those look incredible!!! we still have yet to make fruit rolls in our dehydrators, that needs to change!