Apple Leather

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 170 degrees F. Line 2 trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. 2
   Toss apples in lemon juice to keep from browning.
3. 3
   Add apples, water, sugar and cinnamon to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until apples are tender.
4. 4
   Mash slightly with a potato masher and then continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour mixture into blender or food processor and puree.
6. 6
   Pour half the mixture onto each of the pans and spread very thinly and as evenly as possible.
7. 7
   Bake for 3-4 hours or until leather is slightly tacky only and no longer wet.
8. 8
   Rotate pans every hour and swap racks.
9. 9
   Slice the leather into desired width strips using a very sharp knife or a pizza wheel.
10. 10
    Wrap in waxed paper and seal in a air tight container.
11. 11
    They wont last long!
12. 12
    Recipe adapted from Baked by Rachel.