More Uses for Applesauce

In Alaska, it's tough to have highly productive backyard apple trees. Instead of tree fruit, Alaskans turn to berries, either growing their own berries or harvesting wild berries. Many of the berries that do grow successfully in the extreme Alaska climate are strongly flavored, such as the black currant. However, add some applesauce to a batch of black currants destined for fruit leather and you have a delicious, nutritious snack for lunches or anytime.

Black Currant Fruit Leather

Heat black currants to boil and simmer about 8 minutes. Push through strainer, discarding seeds and pulp. Return to pan along with applesauce, honey and sugar. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

Lightly grease dehydrator trays and spread puree onto trays. Set temperature at 130-140 degrees F.(55-60 degrees C.) and dry until fruit leather feels dry and pliable, with no sticky spots. Remove from trays and cut into pieces. Roll in wax paper and fasten rolls with a strip of freezer tape. This nutritious snack is perfect for school lunches or car snacks. More on Fruit Leather...

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