Great Fruit Leather Recipes - Waste less food

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024
  • Fruit leather - or fruit roll-up - is a great way to utilize ripe fruits in a form that will last into the off season. This is awesome because it means you can continue enjoying the benefits of fresh fruit and veggies without paying a lot for imported ones when they're out of season - especially if you make the fruit leather raw like this it maintains great nutritional value.
    Mum has been making fruit leather for as long as I can remember, she is very careful not to let any of her precious homegrown organic produce go to waste - and fruit leather is one of the best ways to use all fruits/veg - no matter if they are ripe/mushy/have imperfections ... so it's a really sustainable and great option to waste less food. Mum's plum fruit leather is my favourite, she doesn't sweeten it so it's quite tart but I love that! - her plums finished a few months ago though so I won't be showing that in this video.
    Something I would really recommend for this is going to a local organic orchard and asking about their 'seconds fruit' -often the fruit that is imperfect will go to waste or at least be sold very cheaply - and this is a great opportunity to buy a bunch for little, chop out the bad bits and turn it into fruit leather!
    The fruit leather recipes I'm using
    Peach
    3 cups chopped peaches
    1 Tbsp vanilla extract
    1 tbsp chia seed
    1 tsp cinnamon - half this if your not as big a fan of cinnamon as me... it's quite strong this way.
    Apple & Blackberry
    3 cups chopped apples
    1/2 cup blackberries
    a small handful dates dates or tbsp maple syrup
    1 tbsp chia seed
    Kiwi and spinach
    3 cups kiwifruit chopped
    1 cup spinach
    1 tbsp maple syrup
    Puree up your ingredients, spread over a greased dehydrator tray or greased parchment paper (not 'waxed paper' as I say, that would melt!) on an oven tray - 1cm thick, and put in the dehydrator for 1-2 days depending on the settings or 6-8hours in a 40C oven - until the surface is smooth, dull and not sticky to touch. Cut the fruit leather up, roll in parchment paper or store as is in an airtight container. should last a couple of months like this - you can freeze it if you want it to last about a year.
    You can use any fruit and most veggies. If you use settings that are equivalent to air-drying then this is raw fruit leather and keeps its nutritional value. Some people cook their puree first - this kills bacteria/enzymes which can give it a longer shelf life but it also destroys some nutrients, cooking can also make the flavour stronger.
    Chia seeds add to the texture and nutritional value of the fruit leather. I love adding them, even in small quantities to add some omega 3's in there. Here are my favourite chia seed; www.iherb.com/n....
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 402

  • @Hannah98lolz
    @Hannah98lolz 8 років тому +101

    I'm Persian and we eat fruit leather all the time! In Farsi it's called Lavashak and its my favourite snack

    • @hk2336
      @hk2336 8 років тому

      how do u make it? do u use a dehydrator?

    • @sarab7242
      @sarab7242 8 років тому +1

      +H K It's sun-dried, I believe

    • @SpicedPersian
      @SpicedPersian 8 років тому +3

      +H K we boil the fruit and add salt. Usually it is laid on a plastic cloth in the sun to dry.

    • @SpicedPersian
      @SpicedPersian 8 років тому +3

      +H K it's also usually sour...not sweet

    • @ghasempourhatam2095
      @ghasempourhatam2095 8 років тому

      Youre means Lavashak?

  • @CandyflossNiharika
    @CandyflossNiharika 8 років тому +282

    If everybody were like you, the earth would be a much better place.

    • @luckyducky7173
      @luckyducky7173 8 років тому +18

      If even 1/4 of people were it would still be a much better place. People like Ela are rare

    • @elagale
      @elagale  8 років тому +18

      +Niharika Pujar +Lucky Ducky So lovely

    • @vaishaleedeymukherjee7868
      @vaishaleedeymukherjee7868 7 років тому +4

      Ela Gale ♡ you have been the most influential youtuber you have inspired me to make my own products at home... And also experiment with ingredients according to need thanks.... I would be thank full to you if you support me in my homemade products too... Thanks for inspiring me so much

    • @christianproductions8534
      @christianproductions8534 7 років тому

      God bless her :)

    • @aaapyro2226
      @aaapyro2226 4 роки тому

      Fact

  • @leahraealexis1
    @leahraealexis1 8 років тому +30

    I love seeing people with patience for doing something like this to not waste food, and also having passion for food

  • @matchatae264
    @matchatae264 8 років тому +78

    I'm not a vegan but watching your videos are so much fun!!! You also have simple recipes that are delicious, and fun to make!

  • @spacelessstyles
    @spacelessstyles 8 років тому +248

    her voice is so relaxing omg

    • @Grahmahshanz
      @Grahmahshanz 8 років тому +3

      I agree

    • @Pachabel
      @Pachabel 6 років тому +1

      That's because she is an Aussie :)

    • @Stormyweld05
      @Stormyweld05 4 роки тому +1

      @@Pachabel She sounds like she's from New Zealand, not Australia.

    • @theseenvigilant8572
      @theseenvigilant8572 3 роки тому

      Why she stopped making videos anyone knows? Is she dead?

  • @annaalm3395
    @annaalm3395 8 років тому +4

    you are a wonderful person ela. you are so caring, have a beautiful calming voice and give so much good things to the world by sharing your ideas. you try not to harm others, are full of respect for the environment and all living beings. i wish many people take you as an example. Much love from Austria!

  • @sabrinafuzz87
    @sabrinafuzz87 8 років тому +13

    The shots of your mum's garden, in this video and the last, are GORGEOUS!

  • @amandamejia7737
    @amandamejia7737 8 років тому +64

    You're the best most influential vegan youtuber, I love you!!!

    • @opaque1231
      @opaque1231 8 років тому +2

      definatelyy!!!!!

    • @lesliefigueroa7128
      @lesliefigueroa7128 4 роки тому

      Definitely x2, another great vegan youtuber I know but is more related to fashion vegan industry, is “Kristen Leo”, I recommend it a lot.

  • @sunokouchia
    @sunokouchia 8 років тому +3

    I just wanna say you inspire me I watch your videos and I'm like " dang this makes me want to change my lifestyle be a lil different change and save the world" that's you u inspire me to save and be even healthier so I thank you for changing my life and making people happy like me 😊

  • @thedramaqueen4life
    @thedramaqueen4life 8 років тому +1

    How is her voice always so calming...

  • @DaisyM
    @DaisyM 8 років тому +13

    Your voice relaxes me so much, and your videos inspire me to continue being vegan.

  • @ponygirls7764
    @ponygirls7764 8 років тому +29

    Is anyone here not Vegan? But just love watching these Videos and get Inspired?

  • @vintagetrishgarden
    @vintagetrishgarden 8 років тому +7

    Once again a beautifully presented video, showing how to enjoy the bounty of a garden. Thank you Ela.

  • @Starcandi7
    @Starcandi7 7 років тому +2

    My family personally likes blueberry, lime fruit leather. It is easy to bake it during the night while you sleep. Great snack food!

  • @debrtx
    @debrtx 8 років тому +3

    Mmm! So colorful & appetizing. Thanks for sharing your recipes.

  • @oodhamman
    @oodhamman 7 років тому

    This is awesome I'm native American from the Tohono O'odham nation I'm going to do this with traditional farmed food's and traditional seasonal food's. Thank you for your videos I'm going to do this.

  • @allyirvine7537
    @allyirvine7537 7 років тому

    Wow, the fruit leathers are so pretty and such a good, sustainable idea. The mixtures sound so tasty.

  • @denisf.1744
    @denisf.1744 3 роки тому

    Hi Precious Ela,i say you do very good at making all the variety of fruit leathers using all your good choices of natural food ingredients,with great video,keep more videos coming,lovin’it,awesome, thank you,love Denny😘🍒🍓🍊🍌🍇🍎🍏🥝

  • @anonymousone2843
    @anonymousone2843 8 років тому +1

    The finished leathers are very beautiful in color! They are truly so lovely to look at!

  • @tgallon9789
    @tgallon9789 4 роки тому +1

    I love this! Thjs is a great Idea 💡. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bitbandit1678
    @bitbandit1678 2 роки тому

    I'm jealous of your garden which provides such delicious food to you!

  • @Strumminmama
    @Strumminmama 8 років тому +1

    Yummy! I don't have a dehydrator but until I do, I'll try the oven. That way I can play around with some combinations. Thank you for sharing!❤️

  • @nourelqady490
    @nourelqady490 7 років тому

    Can you please open up a school? Learning alot of essential things we need everyday in our life and make our life way better. You are amazing, i support ppl like you and you are really making a big change. THANK YOU SO MUCH Ela. I wish i learned all this at school!

  • @ok-uru
    @ok-uru 4 роки тому

    Wow those look great, the colours are fantastic!

  • @KristinatMiniSliceoffarm
    @KristinatMiniSliceoffarm 8 років тому +1

    I've made roasted peach leather and the kids loved it! When our farm is in full bloom I'm going to try your recipes - thank you for sharing :)

  • @ninor.9875
    @ninor.9875 5 років тому +9

    Btw in Georgia (country) this is traditional snack. And we call it here - Tklapi :)

  • @Sajadela
    @Sajadela 8 років тому

    Yay! I'm in Christchurch and our peach trees are just overachieving right now! I've made chutneys, bottled a whole heap and fruit leather sounds like the perfect thing for the last of them! We had everything happen at once: plums, apples, grapes and peaches....

  • @katinka1004
    @katinka1004 7 років тому

    Greetings from NorCal! I like your idea of adding spinach to fruit leather. The peach leather recipe sounds yummy too. Can't wait to try.

  • @JayLuhx
    @JayLuhx 8 років тому +25

    most relaxing voice to listen to on the internet!!!

  • @BMarie774
    @BMarie774 7 років тому +1

    It is beyond easy to make this. Great video. I've been looking for unique recipes, and came across this video. I recently got about 100 star fruit from a family members trees which isn't usual here in florida to get so many. Anyways, we were thinking we'd have to freeze some, but I also made pineapple star fruit leather, with a few strawberries, and it was WONDERFUL! One of my favorite ways to not waste fruit! I also make mine with no added sweeteners or sugars, accept maybe honey sometimes. So they're a treat you can feel good about.

  • @SonShine007
    @SonShine007 7 років тому

    I just received a dehydrator as a gift & wanted ideas for fruit roll up types of healthy snacks...so glad I found your video, great tips & beautiful fruit leather colors! Thanks so much for sharing :)

  • @vivrelivre
    @vivrelivre 8 років тому +2

    Hi, Ela! I want to thank you for the dedication and love you put into your videos. they are really helpful. I'd never heard of fruit leather before and i find it very useful and original, so thank to your mother as well. I will definetely be trying these recipes and innovating with different mixtures to create new ones. thanks again!

    • @ixchelssong
      @ixchelssong Рік тому

      In the U.S., when I was growing up, we found this wherever we found candy, but it was called a fruit roll up.

  • @alxrsounds7937
    @alxrsounds7937 8 років тому

    the colours of these are gorgeous!

  • @stargazer6130
    @stargazer6130 4 роки тому

    What a great way to sneak veggies to the kids. Love it

  • @swetanks
    @swetanks 6 років тому

    This brings back fond childhood memories. Thank you. I wish you well.

  • @ivi122
    @ivi122 8 років тому +6

    Your videos are so amazing! I love them and I think your voice is so soothing!!!!

  • @rawrberrys
    @rawrberrys 8 років тому +2

    You are so lucky to have all that lovely food in your back yard. I want a peach tree to bad!

  • @cdawnie
    @cdawnie 6 років тому

    I will definitely try this recipe I just purchased a dehydrator. The fruit roll-ups will be a good snack especially during my physical activities and when I travel. Thanks so much for sharing

  • @estapley2680
    @estapley2680 2 роки тому

    great flavor combinations. beautiful fruit leather! thanks! :-)

  • @EmmaAus
    @EmmaAus 8 років тому +1

    This is great yet again Ela :-) Quick tip for everyone... Google 'Appliance Calculator' and add in your country or state (for example I'd currently do appliance calculator nsw), this is excellent to do so you don't get bill shock if you're using any appliance for a long time :-)
    The reason I'm sharing is because I've personally being tossing up whether its worth buying a dehydrator or to just use my oven instead... This helped me decide. Hope you're all well. Thanks again Ela. Emma from Australia.

    • @elagale
      @elagale  8 років тому

      +AppreciateTheEargasm Great tip! Xo

    • @EmmaAus
      @EmmaAus 8 років тому

      Cheers Ella :-) Question... One thing I was struggling to suss out is how much energy an actual dehydrator uses? I don't suppose you have any idea do you? Don't go to any effort... I was just curious :-) Thanks again for sharing all your wonderful recipe's. Emma from Aus.

  • @beberoro1
    @beberoro1 8 років тому +3

    This look AMAZING fruit leathers are one of my favs!

  • @leslienewman2052
    @leslienewman2052 2 роки тому

    After watching your video I had to try this and I loved the results. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @دودة-ذ2ز
    @دودة-ذ2ز 7 років тому

    DElicious 😛😜😝😋 enjoy dear and thanks for the recipes

  • @lexuschristopher23
    @lexuschristopher23 8 років тому +3

    The peach ones look amazing!

  • @AtanuMandal_10
    @AtanuMandal_10 3 роки тому

    Excellent.
    I had no idea that fruits can be consumed that way. I really got enrichment out of it. Will certainly give it a go some day.
    Thank you

  • @TheDevilDarling
    @TheDevilDarling 8 років тому

    those peaches look divine! great recipe, I had no idea it was that easy.

  • @nijinokanata111
    @nijinokanata111 5 років тому

    I’m so glad I found your channel. I can’t wait to try these out. No waste!!

  • @laurawolf12
    @laurawolf12 8 років тому

    what a great use of spinach!! I'm really hoping to get a dehydrator next year. I love fruit leather!!

  • @ninfas29
    @ninfas29 8 років тому +1

    Wow,beautiful colors and I imagine the smell so yummy 😍😋

  • @jacquelynnstroup6134
    @jacquelynnstroup6134 8 років тому

    Like mother like daughter, you both are very lovely and super smart.

  • @delphinium5555
    @delphinium5555 2 роки тому

    Lovely, thank you. I\ve never considered making this before but looks delicious and so healthy.

  • @smallpuppy4172
    @smallpuppy4172 6 років тому

    I love your channel, so calm and peaceful ! Please do more videos ❤️❤️

  • @judyhoffman1359
    @judyhoffman1359 3 роки тому

    Cannot wait to try it! Thanks.

  • @filizzeynepsayar9602
    @filizzeynepsayar9602 6 років тому

    thank you Ela! great presentation and recipe

  • @cmiranda.2771
    @cmiranda.2771 Рік тому

    Wow this looks amazing.

  • @moni4eva1
    @moni4eva1 8 років тому +28

    You should really do asmr videos ! You have the perfect voice for it so soothing 😍😍😍

    • @SM-yz5sj
      @SM-yz5sj 8 років тому +1

      yessss!!!!

  • @phoeline
    @phoeline 8 років тому +1

    Amazing idea and beautiful to look at :)

  • @perryqierry8012
    @perryqierry8012 8 років тому

    Cool! Never seen anyone make their own rollup! Unique :)

  • @Kiyarose3999
    @Kiyarose3999 6 років тому

    This is great can’t wait to try, many thanks for sharing with us!.

  • @MaciBleue
    @MaciBleue 8 років тому +1

    This channel is awesome for my vegetarian to vegan transition. PS: I adore your shirt!!! Elephants=my life's purpose

  • @sandrakemp8908
    @sandrakemp8908 8 років тому

    Thank you Ela, I always learn so many cool things from you. I love everything you send my way.

  • @AnnieWays
    @AnnieWays 6 років тому +1

    So I tried this from my friend the other day and I was dying to make my own! This video was really helpful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @IHATEPZZA
    @IHATEPZZA 8 років тому

    your voice is my favourite part in the video 👧 sooo calming .. thank you for sharing 💟💟

  • @MsTilda2
    @MsTilda2 3 роки тому

    How brilliant is this. Wau love it, Will try 🙏🙏❤️☺️

  • @mariayorong9708
    @mariayorong9708 8 років тому

    Yumm, would definitely try the recipe. Good way to use my dehydrator that was sitting for years 😁 thanks for the recipe.

  • @j.a.s.2684
    @j.a.s.2684 4 роки тому

    Was debating on buying a dehydrator but now I have a very good reason to get it. Loved the video!

  • @trooper744
    @trooper744 4 роки тому

    Excellent! thank you from Calgary!

  • @leonieduplessis4467
    @leonieduplessis4467 Рік тому

    A bigs Thanks for more ideas for drying fruit😊

  • @brad4084
    @brad4084 2 роки тому

    Wow. This was such an amazing video. Now I know what to do when our produce is starting to go bad.

  • @simplyymari9204
    @simplyymari9204 7 років тому

    I never knew this...wow that's pretty cool now I know I might have to try this!!

  • @mshockey73
    @mshockey73 8 років тому

    I love your channel. I'm definitely going to give these a try. Thanks.

  • @elizabethhallock7343
    @elizabethhallock7343 5 років тому

    I never would’ve thought to add veggies!!!! I love it ❤️

  • @GrowthMusicTravel
    @GrowthMusicTravel 8 років тому

    This is an amazing concept! Really enjoyed the gardening video with your ma as well, you two are so kind-hearted :)

  • @MR-ee1yf
    @MR-ee1yf 8 років тому

    I absolutely love your videos

  • @patienceshikalevi4689
    @patienceshikalevi4689 3 роки тому

    Just learned something today... awesome page

  • @antiseth3964
    @antiseth3964 4 роки тому

    I really want to give this a shot.

  • @Sydney_waters_
    @Sydney_waters_ 8 років тому

    I love this video!

  • @성이름-r4g
    @성이름-r4g 8 років тому

    your vids are just ASMR.
    So much relaxing, and also useful!

  • @shyahmills2969
    @shyahmills2969 8 років тому +11

    Hi Ela!!! Just wanted to say, I love your videos, they show me great hacks and teach me new things!! Love you ❤️

    • @elagale
      @elagale  8 років тому +2

      +Shyah Mills Thank you Shyah! :) Great to hear X

  • @b3nnefits
    @b3nnefits 2 роки тому +1

    We get loads of fruit from the neighbours but never end up being able to finish it, my mum pulled out the dehydrator because she really liked some dehydrated oranges her friend made. Going to be dehydrating fruit and vegetables and making fruit leather. Unfortunately our dehydrator only came with one fruit leather sheet.

  • @rebeccafionacornel6558
    @rebeccafionacornel6558 8 років тому

    Good idea......loved the video

  • @rhiannonphillips8109
    @rhiannonphillips8109 8 років тому

    You are such a beautiful soul. Keep doing what you're doing, girl! X

    • @elagale
      @elagale  8 років тому

      +Rhiannon Phillips Thank you! XX

  • @Georgiiiiiiiiiiiiiia
    @Georgiiiiiiiiiiiiiia 8 років тому

    This is awesome! Fruit grows amazingly in New Zealand

  • @MothmanBaddie
    @MothmanBaddie 8 років тому +1

    Awesome, Ela! Would you please let me know what kind of dehydrator that is? Or if you have any recommendations as to what kind I should buy? I've been thinking about purchasing one for a while now.

  • @ix3whitney
    @ix3whitney 7 років тому

    Your voice is kinda soothing and you got a nice garden.

  • @edwardgordon
    @edwardgordon 4 роки тому +4

    Hey Ela, thanks for the vid. I made a bunch of fruit leather in my new dehydrator and it's great. One thing I don't see talked about much is how bad fruit leather can be for your teeth. I was wondering if you had ran into this challenge and had any suggestions on how to deal with it. I've got a jar full of dried peaches and plums as well as several fruit roll ups and I'm kinda afraid to eat the stuff now after dealing with the effects of the sticky concentrated sugar on my dental health.

    • @Stormyweld05
      @Stormyweld05 Рік тому

      The same as any type of sweet/candy; it's not meant to be consumed all the time and definitely not as a meal.
      Basic common sense, I would say.

  • @Emma-ye1xs
    @Emma-ye1xs 8 років тому

    This is so cool I am going to have to try this!

  • @lilli1259
    @lilli1259 10 місяців тому

    Looks so yummy!!❤
    I reckon i would be munching on some all day!! 😂👍

  • @AshleighLunz
    @AshleighLunz 8 років тому

    I love fruit leather and so does my toddler. Great video!

  • @Madhukirtan
    @Madhukirtan 6 років тому

    Lovely!!! Thanks for this recipe!

  • @organicufo1639
    @organicufo1639 5 років тому

    Beautiful Garden ❤️❤️

  • @butterbean3892
    @butterbean3892 8 років тому

    Lovely idea.

  • @thelyricalballet
    @thelyricalballet 8 років тому

    wow those are the most perfect home grown fruits ive ever seen. how do you keep the bugs and animals away from it?

  • @watermelonprose5497
    @watermelonprose5497 8 років тому

    Your recipes are amazing!

  • @emoliver80
    @emoliver80 8 років тому +2

    I wish I had all that fruit in my yard! How amazing would that be?! I think I might try this for my kids!

    • @Panda-no9jn
      @Panda-no9jn 8 років тому

      Please try it its so 😋😋😘😝😛😜

    • @Panda-no9jn
      @Panda-no9jn 8 років тому +1

      My mom did this recipie for me yesterday it was just AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS I WAS LIKE O MY GOD ITS FREAKING TASTY AND SALTY JUST THE RIGHT TAST THAT I WANT

  • @narayanlalgurjar7985
    @narayanlalgurjar7985 4 роки тому

    I love your voice and way of explanation

  • @ullab.1984GO
    @ullab.1984GO 6 років тому

    only with over 50j I started to live healthier in 2016. as the first I bought a dörrautomat.obst and vegetables in Germany is not very good, and I live in the city.with the Dörrautomat I value much and used all fruits.Fruit leather love I if I'm looking for sweet. In 2y I have lost a good 30 kilos (I'm sitting in a wheelchair). Thanks for your video. I can not speak English-that makes googl ^^. Many greetings I send

  • @Anonymous-cq5dl
    @Anonymous-cq5dl 8 років тому

    You are so sweet! I wish I had a garden and I wish I had that dehydrator to make my life easier...

  • @muhlissuh__
    @muhlissuh__ 8 років тому

    Beautiful job!

  • @IbleedPnk
    @IbleedPnk 8 років тому

    I absolutely love your videos!

    • @elagale
      @elagale  8 років тому

      +I Bleed Pink Thats so nice to hear :D Thank you! X