Fact Sheets no.
Fruit leather is made by drying thin layers of pureed fruit in the oven or dehydrator.
Fruit leather dries in 4 to 10 hours at 140E to 150 F. Properly dried fruit leather is translucent and slightly tacky to the touch, but easily peeled from the pan. Jerky is made by drying thin strips of lean meat in the oven or dehydrator at 145E to 150 F for 8 to 12 hours. Only tested recipes that assure adequate destruction of bacteria should be used for fruit leather and jerky preparation. Fruit Leather Fruit leather is made by drying thin layers of pureed fruit in the oven or dehydrator. Sometimes called fruit rolls or taffies, fruit leathers make delicious, wholesome and nutritious high-energy snacks for backpackers, campers and active children.