Recipe(tried): Apple Leather

Hi,

Here is a recipe for apple leather. I like to make leathers for hiking trips. Another interesting way to make apple leather is to take applesauce and add raspberry jello to it. Heat it. Cool. Spread on a teflon sheet or saran wrap and dry. This is so good! On to the recipe.

Enjoy!

Apple Leather
Source: Preserving Summer's Bounty

1 gallon apples, peeled and cored
1 cup apple cider (or more)
1/2 cup to 1 cup mild-flavored honey
Ground cinnamon, cloves and or nutmeg added to taste (optional)

Place the apples and their juice in a large, heavy pot, and add the apple cider. (Apples are drier than other fruits and will scorch as they are heated if you don't add liquid to the pot.) Place the pot over low heat, and bring the apples to a boil. Add more cider if needed to prevent the apples from sticking to the bottom of the pot. If the apples are tart, add honey when the mixture looks somewhat clear and is boiling well. Then add the spices, if you wish.

When the mixture reaches the consistency of a very thick sauce, remove it from the heat and run it through a food mill, blender or food processor. Return to heat and cook to consistency of thick applesauce. Spread the pulp about inch thick on oiled sheets or baking sheet lined with freezer paper or plastic wrap. Dry, cool, package, and store in a cool, dry place.