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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 lg Fully ripe peaches
1 c Sugar
Peel and slice peaches to measure 10 cups. Put peaches in large
saucepan. Add sugar and bring mixture to boil, stirring until sugar
is dissolved. Working in batches, pour mixture into blender or food
processor and puree. Cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile, prepare smooth,
level drying surface in full sunlight. Cover baking sheets,
jelly-roll pans or other flat surfaces with plastic wrap. Pour
peach puree onto prepared surface, spread to 18" thickness and let
dry in sunlight. Cover with screen to avoid insects. Drying may
take 20 to 24 hours. Bring puree inside at end of day and finish
drying second day. Or set sheets of fruit in baking pans in oven at
150°F and leave door open. Fruit is dry when puree can be peeled
off plastic easily. For storing, roll up leather with plastic wrap.
Wrap in more plastic wrap and seal tightly. Leather will keep at
room temperature about 1 month, in refrigerator about 4 months, or
1 year in freezer. Tear or cut into strips to eat.
Note:
Other fresh fruits in season, such as strawberries, plums,
apricots, and pears, may be substituted for the peaches. Compatible
combinations of fruits also may substituted for a single fruit.
